Allegory of the silk industry in Amsterdam Allegory of the silk industry in Amsterdam: the cities Virgin, flanked by Wisdom (Minerva) and Commerce (Mercury), receives side bales. Under the performance of the current gods of Amstel and the IJ in between them in a profile of the city of Amsterdam with ships in the foreground .. Top two putti with the arms of the De Neufville and attributes associated with the silk 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 (in
Allegory of the silk industry in Amsterdam Allegory of the silk industry in Amsterdam: the cities Virgin, flanked by Wisdom (Minerva) and Commerce (Mercury), receives side bales. Under the performance of the current gods of Amstel and the IJ in between them in a profile of the city of Amsterdam with ships in the foreground .. Top two putti with the arms of the De Neufville and attributes associated with the silk 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: engrave (printing process) Measurements: plate edge: h 260 mm × W 168 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
Size: 1268px × 1971px
Photo credit: © Art World / Alamy / Afripics
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