Allegory of the silk industry in Amsterdam Allegory of silk industry in Amsterdam Cities Virgin flanked by Wisdom (Minerva) and Commerce (Mercury), recei bales of silk. Under the current representation of gods Amstel and the IJ in between them in a profile of the city of Amsterdam with ships in the foreground. At the top two putti with the arms of the family The Neufville and attributes associated with the side wea, such as spools, bobbins, scissors, and a design for a cartridge for a stof. Manufacturer : print maker: Jacob Houbraken (indicated on object) to drawing of: Nicolaas Verkolje (indi
Allegory of the silk industry in Amsterdam Allegory of silk industry in Amsterdam Cities Virgin flanked by Wisdom (Minerva) and Commerce (Mercury), recei bales of silk. Under the current representation of gods Amstel and the IJ in between them in a profile of the city of Amsterdam with ships in the foreground. At the top two putti with the arms of the family The Neufville and attributes associated with the side wea, such as spools, bobbins, scissors, and a design for a cartridge for a stof. Manufacturer : print maker: Jacob Houbraken (indicated on object) to drawing of: Nicolaas Verkolje (indicated on object) Place manufacture: Amsterdam Date: 1720 - 1746 Physical characteristics: engra material: paper Technique: engra (printing process) Measurements: plate edge: h 259 mm × W 170 mmToelichtingOntwerptekening by Nicholas Verkolje RP-T-1885-A-548. Subject : silk (material ~ textile industry) Minerva axis patron specific aspects, allegorical aspects of Mercury; Mercury patronarmorial shaft bearing, heraldry (with NAME or family) - coat of arms river personified, 'Fiumi' (Ripa) Where: Amsterdam Amstel Diligence Search and right Credit Line: Bequest of Mr. F. G. Waller, Amsterdam
Size: 1290px × 1936px
Photo credit: © Art World / Alamy / Afripics
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