Antique Print-AMSTERDAM-COAT OF ARMS-CHAMBER-RHETORIC-Heyns-1607

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Antique print, titled: 'Brabantse tot Amsterdam' - This print shows the emblem of Amsterdam's chamber of rhetoric / dramatic society (rederijkerskamer), which was competing in the Haerlem Landjuweel (competition). Etching / engraving on hand laid paper. Description: From: 'Const-thooende Juweel, By de loflijkcke stadt Haerlem …', published by Zacharias Heyns, Zwolle, 1607-08. This was an elaborate account of the most famous Landjuweel (drama competition) held in the Dutch Republic and important for theatrical history on the continent at the time of Shakespeare. Artists and Engravers: Made by 'Zacharias Heyns' after an anonymous artist. Author and possibly engraver: Zacharias Heyns (1566 1630) who was a Flemish printer / publisher, editor / author and engraver, active in Amsterdam and Zwolle. In Amsterdam he became one of the founding members of the chamber of rhetoric called 'Wit lavender' for which he wrote two plays. Condition: Very good, given age. Print is attached to carrier, which hides rear text. General age-related toning and/or occasional minor defects from handling. Please study scan carefully. Storage location: TPCRC-C3-46 The overall size is ca. 4.6 x 6 inch. The image size is ca. 4.3 x 5.5 inch. The overall size is ca. 11.7 x 15.3 cm. The image size is ca. 11 x 14 cm. Bestandsnummer des Verkäufers 53835

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