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Antique Print AMSTERDAM, KALVERSTRAAT, BURGERWEESHUIS ORPHANAGE Commelin 1693
Antique Print AMSTERDAM, KALVERSTRAAT, BURGERWEESHUIS ORPHANAGE Commelin 1693
Antique Print AMSTERDAM, KALVERSTRAAT, BURGERWEESHUIS ORPHANAGE Commelin 1693

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Antique Print 

JONGENS BURGER WEESHUYS (Boys Orphanage)

MEYSJES BURGER WEESHUYS (Girls Orphanage)

by Caspar Commelin

Published by Wolfgang, Waasberge, Boom, Van Someren en Goethall, Amsterdam 1693

 in "BESCHRYVINGE VAN AMSTERDAM, Desselfs oorspronk uyt den Huyse der Heeren van Aemstel en Aemstellan..." by Casparus Commelin.

A pair of copper engraved views of the Boys and Girls orphanages on Kalverstraat, Amsterdam.  

The old orphanage buildings now house the Amsterdam Museum.

 A crisp, dark impression perfect for framing and display. 

Fine condition, free of repairs or restoration. Centre fold as issued (very faint).

Approx. 13.5" x 10" (340mm x 260mm) image area only, with good margins all round. 

Printed on robust hand laid paper, blank verso.

Please also see close up image provided.


 

 
Caspar Commelin (1636 - 1693) was a well known printer, bookseller and publisher in late 17th century Amsterdam.
He was also a noted historian of his native city and is best known today for his beautifully illustrated Beschryvinge van Amsterdam or Description of Amsterdam.
Most of the fine copper engraved views are by Petrus Schenk and are characterised by the inclusion of busy street and waterway scenes around the grand buildings of the city.   

A GENUINE ANTIQUE PRINT GUARANTEED OVER 300 YEARS OLD FROM LINDISFARNE PRINTS

VNPH216

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Antique Print 

JONGENS BURGER WEESHUYS (Boys Orphanage)

MEYSJES BURGER WEESHUYS (Girls Orphanage)

by Caspar Commelin

Published by Wolfgang, Waasberge, Boom, Van Someren en Goethall, Amsterdam 1693

 in "BESCHRYVINGE VAN AMSTERDAM, Desselfs oorspronk uyt den Huyse der Heeren van Aemstel en Aemstellan..." by Casparus Commelin.

A pair of copper engraved views of the Boys and Girls orphanages on Kalverstraat, Amsterdam.  

The old orphanage buildings now house the Amsterdam Museum.

 A crisp, dark impression perfect for framing and display. 

Fine condition, free of repairs or restoration. Centre fold as issued (very faint).

Approx. 13.5" x 10" (340mm x 260mm) image area only, with good margins all round. 

Printed on robust hand laid paper, blank verso.

Please also see close up image provided.


 

 
Caspar Commelin (1636 - 1693) was a well known printer, bookseller and publisher in late 17th century Amsterdam.
He was also a noted historian of his native city and is best known today for his beautifully illustrated Beschryvinge van Amsterdam or Description of Amsterdam.
Most of the fine copper engraved views are by Petrus Schenk and are characterised by the inclusion of busy street and waterway scenes around the grand buildings of the city.   

A GENUINE ANTIQUE PRINT GUARANTEED OVER 300 YEARS OLD FROM LINDISFARNE PRINTS

VNPH216
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