"Beschryvinge der stad Amsterdam", Commelin, Isaac
Subject: Title Pages
Period: 1694 (circa)
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Color: Hand Color
Size:
6.5 x 11.5 inches
16.5 x 29.2 cm
This is a wonderful allegorical engraving of the city of Amsterdam. The central female figure holds a caduceus symbolizing commerce and the arms of the city. She is seated next to a globe and books symbolizing learning and civilization. Behind her stand figures representing justice, constancy and freedom with the winged angel of Fame blowing her horn. Seated beside her are two lions representing courage and the river gods below signify abundance. Drawn by Philip Tideman and engraved by Gillem Gouwen.
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Condition: A
