Raam Gate (Raam Poortie)

Reinier Nooms, called Zeeman

Associated Names
Reinier Nooms, called Zeeman

Artist, Dutch, 1623 or 1624 - 1664

The image depicts a landscape with a waterway scene. In the foreground, a person is fishing by the water while another figure rests nearby. Wooden structures and boats line the water's edge. In the distance, windmills are visible on the horizon, with a larger one on a small elevation to the right. A bridge spans the water, connecting the foreground to the structures in the distance. The sky has clouds, adding movement to the scene. The artwork features fine, linear strokes typical of etchings, detailing both the architectural elements and natural setting. The color palette is monochromatic, highlighting the line work and patterns in the composition.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    etching

  • Credit Line

    Rosenwald Collection

  • Accession Number

    1946.11.228

  • Catalogue Raisonné

    Hollstein, no. 26, State only


Artwork history & notes

Bibliography

1884

  • Dutuit, Eugène. Manuel de l'amateur d'estampes. Vol. I, IV-VI. Paris: A Levy, 1884-1885. Reprint. Amsterdam: G.W. Hissink, 1970-1972.

1949

  • Hollstein, F.W.H. et al. German engravings, etchings and woodcuts ca. 1400-1700. 8 vols. Amsterdam: Menno Hertzberger, 1954-1868. Dutch and Flemish etchings, engravings and woodcuts, ca. 1450-1700. Vols. I-XV, XVIII, XIX. Amsterdam: Menno Hertzberger, 1949-, no. 26, state only.

1980

  • Illus. Bartsch 1980, vol.6, p.229, 124.

Wikidata ID

Q65081966

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