The Gelderse Quay and the Schreiers Tower, Amsterdam

Executed in black ink, the print merges traditional etching with hand‑scratched drypoint lines. The drypoint technique adds a subtle softness to edges while retaining sharp detail, allowing Nooms to convey texture in water, hulls, and architectural elements with a distinctive tactile quality.

Created in the early 1650s, the work belongs to Nooms’s series of refined ship and topographical prints that later served as reference material for other artists. The print is now part of the collection of the National Gallery of Art in Washington, where it can be viewed in person.

Nooms specialized in maritime subjects during the Dutch Golden Age, a period when Amsterdam’s canals were central to trade and daily life. His detailed depictions of ships and cityscapes reflect the era’s fascination with navigation, commerce, and the visual documentation of urban growth.