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Beautiful 17th-century copper engraving of the Sint Antoniespoort, Amsterdam (c. 1663-1664)
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A rare and detailed antique copper engraving featuring a historical view of the Second St. Anthonies Gate in Amsterdam, better known as the current De Waag building on the Nieuwmarkt.
Details and Provenance
- Title: "L'Anthonyse Poort"
- Technique: Original copper engraving on paper
- Date: Circa 1663-1664
- Printmaker/Publisher: Attributed to Jacob van Meurs or Joachim Nosche
- Dimensions: The sheet measures 34 x 22.5 cm
- Condition: In good condition given its age, with minor signs of use consistent with its age.
This fine print offers an accurate view of the Amsterdam city gate from outside the city, with the bridge over the water. The building lost its function as a city gate around 1670 and has since been an iconic Amsterdam monument. The engraving is rich in detail, including ships on the water, figures on the quay, and a windmill in the distance, providing a beautiful glimpse of the 17th century.