Who created this artwork?

RP- was created by Jacob van Campen in 1646 - 1650.

When was this artwork created?

This artwork was created 1646 - 1650.

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Ontwerp voor het timpaan aan de westzijde van het Amsterdamse Stadhuis

Jacob van Campen

1646 - 1650

Medium

pen

Dimensions

h 194mm × w 767mm

Collection

Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam

Materials

paper; pencil; ink

Object Type

drawing; design

Subject Matter

allegory of trade; 'Commertio della vita humana' (Ripa); architectural design or model; piece of sculpture, reproduction of a piece of sculpture; allegorisch of symbolisch weergegeven steden

Acquisition Method

purchase

Acquired

1906

Notes

pen in bruin, over een schets in potlood

Collection Type

drawings

About Jacob van Campen

1595–1657 • Dutch Republic

On the death of his parents, Jacob received a considerable inheritance and the title of Lord of Randenbroek. He did not have the benefit of a formal architectural training, but produced several important works, including the Mauritshuis in The Hague and the Amsterdam Town Hall, in which he introduced an Italian classical formal idiom to the Northern Netherlands. Dutch architect and painter. Comment on works: Portraits; History; Architect