Beschrijving van het Stadhuis op de Dam by Dancker Danckerts

Beschrijving van het Stadhuis op de Dam 1661

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photo of handprinted image

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aged paper

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photo restoration

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ink paper printed

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parchment

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old engraving style

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thick font

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golden font

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historical font

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columned text

This 1661 print by Dancker Danckerts is a detailed depiction of the Amsterdam Town Hall on Dam Square, a landmark of the Dutch Golden Age. The work is an example of 17th-century Dutch printmaking, showcasing the intricate details and descriptive language of the period. The inscription, "Beschrijving van het Heerlijck Gebouw, Het Stadth-huys Amsterdam," emphasizes the grandeur and importance of the building to the city. The print is now part of the Rijksmuseum collection, a testament to its historical and artistic value.

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