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Entry of Marie de Medici into Amsterdam [plate 5 of 6]

Entry of Marie de Medici into Amsterdam [plate 5 of 6], by Pieter Nolpe, ink, 1638
Entry of Marie de Medici into Amsterdam [plate 5 of 6], by Pieter Nolpe, ink, 1638

Entry of Marie de Medici into Amsterdam [plate 5 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 fifth plate in a series of six.

Subject & Meaning

The etching depicts a procession, likely the arrival of Marie de Medici in Amsterdam, with riders on horses and camels proceeding down a dirt road, led by a figure in a long coat.

Technique & Style

Nolpe employed the etching technique to achieve a sharp, detailed representation of the scene, capturing the movement and texture of the animals and clothing.

Context

This print is part of a series documenting a significant historical event, using a straightforward yet detailed visual style to convey the occasion.

Artist & collection

Portrait of Pieter Nolpe

Artist

Pieter Nolpe

Pieter Nolpe (1638–1638) was an artist.

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