Name: Antique Print-LEIDSCHENDAM-VIEW-Decker-1678-1703
SKU: PICTURA-06463
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Antique Print-LEIDSCHENDAM-VIEW-Decker-1678-1703

€275.00

‘T RECHT VAN DEN LEYDTSCHE DAM… (DETAILED CAPTION AT THE BOTTOM OF THE PRINT)’

– An engraved 17th-century view of Leidschendam, depicting the bridge and canal with bustling activity around it. The image includes boats in the water, people engaging in commerce and daily life, and the striking domed building in the background, likely the church of Leidschendam. The print was created by Coenraet Decker (1650-1685), a Dutch Golden Age engraver, and published by Pieter Smith in Amsterdam, Arnold Bon in Delft, and Pieter Mortier I in Amsterdam. Decker, a student of Romeyn de Hooghe, was known for his detailed townscapes and cartographic engravings, including his contributions to the Description of Delft (Beschryvinge der stad Delft).

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Description

Medium: Etching on hand-laid (verge) paper.

Sheet size: 38 x 24.7 cm (14.96 x 9.72 inch). Image size: 26.5 x 17.7 cm. (10.43 x 6.97 inch).

Condition: very good, given age. Some minor age toning, otherwise in excellent condition with sharp details and clear plate impression. General age-related toning and/or occasional minor defects from handling. Please study scan carefully.

DUTCH CITY VIEWS, 17TH-CENTURY ENGRAVING, LEIDSCHENDAM, COENRAET DECKER, PIETER SMITH, ARNOLD BON, PIETER MORTIER, DUTCH CARTOGRAPHY, GOLDEN AGE ENGRAVINGS | PCO-E20-44

BACKGROUND INFORMATION

Published by Pieter Smith (Amsterdam), Arnold Bon (Delft), and Pieter Mortier (I) (Amsterdam). First issued in 1678 as part of the Kaart Figuratief of Delft, later used in Dirk Evertsz. Bleyswijck’s “Vervolg van de Beschryvinge der Stadt Delft” (1680) and Reinier Boitet’s expanded version in 1729.

Reference: Hollstein Dutch 10-41.

Biography engraver: Coenraet Decker (1650-1685) was a Dutch Golden Age engraver, known for his topographical prints, maps, and townscapes. He studied under Romeyn de Hooghe and was active in Amsterdam, producing detailed engravings for city descriptions, including the famous map of Delft in collaboration with Dirk van Bleiswijk. His precise and decorative work remains sought after for its historical and artistic value.