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Object Type
print
Museum number
1871,1209.4833
Description
Allegorical representation of Ship of State, celebrating state visit to Holland of William III, King of England. 1620, reworked in 1691 Etching and engraving
Producer name
Print made by:
François Schillemans
After:
Adriaen van de Venne
Published by:
Carel Allard
School/style
Dutch
Production date
1620
Production place
Published in:
Amsterdam (Netherlands)
Materials
paper
Technique
etching
engraving
Dimensions
Height:
459 millimetres
Width:
615 millimetres
$Inscriptions
Curator's comments
Reworking of plate of 1620 celebrating the Synod of Dordrecht in 1618/19 (see Muller 1416), also used in 1654 (Muller 2099). It is after 'Jacobus Oorloge', unidentified pseudonym or pun.
Bibliographic references
Muller 1863-1882 / De Nederlandsche Geschiedenis in Platen. Beredeneerde Beschrijving van Nederlandsche Historieplaten
(2824)
Hollstein / Dutch and Flemish etchings, engravings and woodcuts c.1450-1700
(2)
Location
Not on display
Subjects
allegory/personification
boat/ship
Associated names
Associated with:
William III, King of England
Acquisition name
Purchased from:
Frederik Muller & Co
Acquisition date
1871
Department
Prints and Drawings
Registration number
1871,1209.4833