‘DE SCHOUBURGH VAN BINNEN OP ‘T TOONEEL AEN TE SIEN’

– Detailed interior view of the Amsterdamse Schouwburg at the Keizersgracht as seen from the stage, showing galleries with spectators, rich heraldic decoration, and an elaborate proscenium arch.

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Description

Medium: Etching and engraving on hand laid (verge) paper.

Sheet size: 35.4 x 29.5 cm (13.94 x 11.61 inch). Image size: 30.2 x 19.3 cm. (11.89 x 7.6 inch).

Condition: good, given age. Very good dark impression; central fold as issued; minor margins fraying with some small tears; overall crisp and clean sheet. General age-related toning and/or occasional minor defects from handling. Please study scan carefully.

AMSTERDAM SCHOUWBURG, 17TH CENTURY THEATRE, DUTCH GOLDEN AGE, JACOB VAN MEURS, KEIZERSGRACHT, DUTCH THEATRE HISTORY | PCO-E23-03

BACKGROUND INFORMATION

Published in Historische beschryving der Stadt Amsterdam (1663) and Beschreibung der Stadt Amsterdam (1664).

State: Early state (before added French title).

Reference: Hollstein Dutch 27.

Biography engraver: Jacob van Meurs (c.1619-1680) was a Dutch engraver, publisher, and bookseller active in Amsterdam. He is known for historical, geographical, and architectural works, particularly richly illustrated books about cities and cultures.