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Entry of Marie de Medici into Amsterdam [plate 3 of 6]

Entry of Marie de Medici into Amsterdam [plate 3 of 6], by Pieter Nolpe, ink, 1638
Entry of Marie de Medici into Amsterdam [plate 3 of 6], by Pieter Nolpe, ink, 1638

Entry of Marie de Medici into Amsterdam [plate 3 of 6] is an ink print by the Baroque artist Pieter Nolpe. It dates from 1638 and is held in the collection of the National Gallery of Art.

About this work

Overview

Entry of Marie de Medici into Amsterdam is an etching by Pieter Nolpe, created in 1638 as the third plate in a series of six.

Subject & Meaning

The etching depicts a procession of horsemen, likely welcoming Marie de Medici, wearing ornate attire and riding strong horses, conveying a sense of grandeur and ceremony.

Technique & Style

The image is rendered in black lines on a light background, achieved through etching, a technique involving scratching a metal plate with a sharp tool to create the design.

Artist & collection

Portrait of Pieter Nolpe

Artist

Pieter Nolpe

Pieter Nolpe (1638–1638) was an artist.

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