Titelprent van Boek 2 van De Ystroom (1671) van Antonides van der Goes

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Art Historical Context

Welcome to our virtual gallery, where we explore the treasures of the Dutch Golden Age This delicate etching, *Titelprent vanek 2 van De Ystroom (1671)* by Romeyn de Hooghe, as the title print for Book 2 ofelis Antonides van der' celebrated poetry collection *De Yststream*. Created in 1671, it measures a modest 172 mm high by 129 mm wide, perfectly suited for the frontispiece of a literary volume. De Hooghe, a versatile Dutch artist renowned for his intricate book illustrations, captures the poetic essence of the work, which celebrates the river Y (IJ) near Amsterdam. Romeyn de Hooghe was a m...

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Romeyn de Hooghe · 1645–1708

Romeyn de Hooghe (1645-1708) was a Dutch Baroque engraver, draughtsman, and political satirist who became the most prolific and versatile graphic artist of the Dutch Republic in the late seventeenth century. Born in Amsterdam, he rose to become one of early modern Europe's most important printmakers and a pioneering master of political satire. De Hooghe's significance extends far beyond his techn...