Artwork
The Rokin and the Bourse in Amsterdam
The Rokin and the Bourse in Amsterdam is an ink print by the Baroque artist Nooms, called Zeeman, Reinier. It dates from 1653 and is held in the collection of the National Gallery of Art.
About this work
Overview
The Rokin and the Bourse in Amsterdam is an etching with drypoint on laid paper created by Reinier Nooms, a Dutch artist known for his maritime scenes, around 1653.
Subject & Meaning
The print depicts a tranquil canal scene in Amsterdam, featuring docked boats, a cityscape with a prominent clock tower, and a bridge, capturing the city's topographical detail.
Technique & Style
Nooms employed etching and drypoint techniques to achieve intricate textures and details, characteristic of his refined topographical views from the 1650s.
Context
This work is part of a series that showcased Amsterdam's landscape, serving as a reference for other artists due to its precision and technical skill, situating it within the broader context of Dutch art in the Baroque period.
Artist & collection
Artist
Reinier Nooms (c. 1623 – 1664), also known as Zeeman or Seeman (Dutch for "sailor"), was a Dutch maritime painter known for his highly detailed paintings and etchings of ships. From the 1650s, Nooms started producing…
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