Gezichten op Amsterdam

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height 136 mm x width 248 mm

Art Historical Context

**Gezichten op Amsterdam by Reinier Nooms created between 1657 and1670, offers a captivating glimpse into the bustling heart of 17th-century Amsterdam during the Dutch Golden Age. Nooms, a skilled Dutch draughtsman and etcher also known as Reinier Zeeman, specialized in vivid topographic views that documented the city's dynamic skyline, harbors, and waterways. This etching, measuring a modest 136 mm high by 248 mm wide, exemplifies his talent for capturing the architectural splendor and maritime vitality of the Netherlands' wealthiest trading hub. Etching, Nooms' preferred medium, involved dr...

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Reinier Nooms · 1613–1664

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