Description

Engraving / etching on hand laid (verge) paper. on paper.

Size in cm: The overall size is ca. 18 x 32 cm. The image size is ca. 15.6 x 27.5 cm. Size in inch: The overall size is ca. 7.1 x 12.6 inch. The image size is ca. 6.1 x 10.8 inch.

Antique print, titled: ‘Wapens en Namen van de Burgermeesteren tot Amsterdam sedert Anno 1578 tot heden toe.’ – Stained glass window in the New church of Amsterdam depicting Coat of arms of Amsterdam Mayors since 1578. From: the second edition (first 1693) of ‘Beschryvinge van Amsterdam….’, 1726, one of the best 17th. century descriptions of Amsterdam, based on the works of Dapper and van Domselaar and on materials furnished by the author’s father Isaac Commelin. Casparus Commelin had access to the archives of the city and thus considered more reliable than Dapper/Domselaar.Artists and Engravers: Anonymous.

Condition: Very good, given age. General age-related toning and/or occasional minor defects from handling. Please study scan carefully.

Keywords: ANTIQUE PRINT-NEW CHURCH-STAINED GLASS-MAYORS-AMSTERDAM-COMMELIN

(PCO) A324-35