Antique Master Print-HAARLEMMERPOORT-AMSTERDAM-CITY GATE-Nooms-1654

Engraving on hand laid (verge) paper with watermark.

Size in cm: The overall size is ca. 31 x 18.5 cm. The image size is ca. 30 x 17.5 cm. Size in inch: The overall size is ca. 12.2 x 7.3 inch. The image size is ca. 11.8 x 6.9 inch.

Antique print, titled: ‘Haerlemmerpoort’, The city gate into Amsterdam as it appeared in 1617. It was built by Hendrick de Keyser and finished in 1618 (although the caption below the image states 1617). The image shows the gate with its surroundings and numerous figures. Artists and Engravers: Made by R. Nooms. Reinier Nooms (dit Zeeman, 1623-1664) was a Dutch painter of mainly nautical scenes. He started painting after a career on sea, and this hands on knowledge of sailing is very apparent in his paintings.

From a series: ‘Nieuwe en eygentlycke afbeeldinghe der stadts-poorten van Amsterdam in ‘t licht gebracht door R.N. Zeeman.’, published c. 1654-1701.

Ref: New Hollstein Dutch 25.

Condition: Excellent, given age. Original fold, as issued. A light stain and a small tear in the top right corner. The tear is closed and backed with contemporary paper. General age-related toning and/or occasional minor defects from handling. Please study scan carefully.

Keywords: ANTIQUE MASTER PRINT-HAARLEMMERPOORT-AMSTERDAM-CITY GATE-NOOMS

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