Antique Print AMSTERDAM, KARTHUIZERHOF, Huiszittenweduwenhof, Commelin 1693

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Antique Print  HUYS ZITTEN WEDUWEN HOFby Caspar CommelinPublished by Wolfgang, Waasberge, Boom, Van Someren en Goethall, Amsterdam 1693 in "BESCHRYVINGE VAN AMSTERDAM, Desselfs oorspronk uyt den Huyse der Heeren van Aemstel en Aemstellan." by Casparus Commelin.An impressive and good sized copper engraved view of the Huiszitten Weduwenhof almshouses, now known as the Karthuizerhof and recently converted into residential apartments. A crisp, dark impression perfect for framing and display. Fine condition other than some patchy browning in the outer margins not affecting the printed area, free of repairs or restoration. Centre fold as issued.Approx. 13.5" x 10" (340mm x 260mm) image area only, with good margins all round. Printed on robust hand laid paper, blank verso.Please also see the close up image provided.    Caspar Commelin (1636 - 1693) was a well known printer, bookseller and publisher in late 17th century Amsterdam.He was also a noted historian of his native city and is best known today for his beautifully illustrated Beschryvinge van Amsterdam or Description of Amsterdam.Most of the fine copper engraved views are by Petrus Schenk and are characterised by the inclusion of busy street and waterway scenes around the grand buildings of the city.    A GENUINE ANTIQUE PRINT GUARANTEED OVER 300 YEARS OLD FROM LINDISFARNE PRINTSVNPH216. Bestandsnummer des Verkäufers 16903

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