Artwork
Zaagmolen Gate (Saaghmeulens Poortie)
Zaagmolen Gate (Saaghmeulens Poortie) is an ink print by the Baroque artist Nooms, called Zeeman, Reinier. It dates from 1645 and is held in the collection of the National Gallery of Art.
About this work
Overview
Zaagmolen Gate (Saaghmeulens Poortie) is an etching created by Reinier Nooms, also known as Zeeman, in 1645. It is a detailed representation of a city gate and its surroundings.
Subject & Meaning
The etching depicts a serene city gate scene with a tall tower, a narrow canal, and windmills in the distance. The gate's name, Saaghmeulens Poortie, or 'sawmill gate', suggests the area was industrial.
Technique & Style
Nooms used the etching technique, where acid etches metal plates, to create fine lines that capture the scene's details, from fence posts to distant rooftops, showcasing his meticulous approach to urban subjects.
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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…
