The Singel in Utrecht from the Bolwerk and the Malie Gate

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Hendrik Spilman (1721 – 1784)
The Singel in Utrecht from the Bolwerk and the Malie Gate (1744)

Hendrik Spilman was a Dutch topographic engraver, draftsman and painter. Considered his most important work are his sketches in the topographical work Het Verheerlijkt Nederland, published by Isaac Tirion.

  • image: beautiful engraving of the former Maliepoort and defense stronghold, with a carriage with horse on the bridge on the right and a horseman with dog on the left. After a drawing by Jan de Beijer (1703 – 1780). Published by Isaak Tirion (1705 – 1765)
  • year: 1744
  • quality: good, some spots at the top (foxing). Foxing is a localized deterioration of paper made before the mid-nineteenth century, so-called rag paper. This paper often contained small metal particles that rusted under the influence of moisture.
  • signed: printed below plate
  • image size: 17.0 x 21.5 cm | 6.7 x 8.5 in (h x w)
  • sheet or frame size: 33.0 x 43.1 cm | 13.0 x 17.0 (h x w)
Period

18th century

Technique

copper engraving

Framed

Yes

Quality

good

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