Beautiful, rare reproduction of the famous four-part engraving from 1606, attributed to Johannes Rem. The print shows an impressive panorama of Amsterdam, seen from the IJ River, with the entire city and numerous merchant ships on the water.
Features:
• In a sturdy wooden frame with a glass plate
• Overall dimensions including frame: 137 cm long × 27 cm high
• Detailed depiction including:
• The Maiden of Amsterdam, Mercury, and Neptune
• Allegory of Amsterdam trade
• Coat of arms of Holland and a Dutch garden
• Cartouches with Latin ode poems
• Dedication to the city council
• Originally published by Willem Janszoon Blaeu
• Text by Petrus Scriverius
• Themes: VOC, Golden Age, maritime navigation, ships, nautical art, cityscape, map/plan
A magnificent piece for lovers of Amsterdam, history, cartography, or the Golden Age. Ideal as wall decoration for your home, office, or practice.
Specifications
ConditionExcellentColorsBrownMaterialWood, GlassNumber of items1OrientationLandscapeArt sizeLargeHeight27 cmWidth137 cm