Who created "Design for a seal for 'Commerce': Den Koop Handel"?

Design for a seal for 'Commerce': Den Koop Handel was created by Anonymous, Dutch, 18th century in 18th century (?).

When was "Design for a seal for 'Commerce': Den Koop Handel" created?

This artwork was created 18th century (?).

What medium is "Design for a seal for 'Commerce': Den Koop Handel"?

Design for a seal for 'Commerce': Den Koop Handel is Pen and brown ink.

Is "Design for a seal for 'Commerce': Den Koop Handel" in the public domain?

Yes, Design for a seal for 'Commerce': Den Koop Handel is in the public domain and available for free download under CC0 license.

Design for a seal for 'Commerce': Den Koop Handel

Anonymous, Dutch, 18th century

18th century (?)

Medium

Pen and brown ink

Dimensions

7 3/16 x 8 7/8 in. (18.2 x 22.6 cm)

Classification

Drawings

Department

Drawings and Prints

Museum

Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, NY

Credit

Harris Brisbane Dick Fund, 1946

Accession Number

46.41.3

Tags

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Art Historical Context

This delicate pen and brown ink drawing, created by an anonymous Dutch artist in the 18th century, presents a design for a seal emblematic of "Commerce," titled *Den Koop Handel*—Dutch for "The Buy Trade." Seals like this were essential tools in the Netherlands' vibrant mercantile world, used to authenticate documents, goods, and contracts for trading companies or guilds. During the 18th century, the Dutch Republic remained a powerhouse of global trade, fueled by maritime ventures through the Dutch East India Company (VOC) and bustling ports like Amsterdam, making such symbols potent emblems o...

Design for a seal for 'Commerce': Den Koop Handel

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