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Winter Scene in the Blockhouses in Amsterdam

Nooms, called Zeeman, Reinier , 1653

Winter Scene in the Blockhouses in Amsterdam, by Nooms, called Zeeman, Reinier, ink, 1653
Winter Scene in the Blockhouses in Amsterdam, by Nooms, called Zeeman, Reinier, ink, 1653

Winter Scene in the Blockhouses in Amsterdam is an ink print by the Baroque artist Nooms, called Zeeman, Reinier. It dates from 1653 and is held in the collection of the National Gallery of Art.

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Inscribed:lower center in plate: De Block-huÿsen, / 8

About this work

Overview

Winter Scene in the Blockhouses in Amsterdam is an etching with drypoint on laid paper created by Reinier Nooms, a Dutch artist known as Zeeman, around 1653.

Subject & Meaning

The print depicts a winter landscape in Amsterdam, featuring defensive blockhouses and a bustling scene by the water with people, boats, windmills, and buildings. The blockhouses were likely used for storage near the docks.

Technique & Style

Nooms employed etching and drypoint techniques to achieve detailed textures, such as the folds in clothing and brickwork on buildings. His refined technique reflects his expertise in maritime and urban subjects.

Context

Nooms was a maritime painter active from the 1650s, known for his detailed works that were later used as reference material by other artists.

A Raft and a "Onderlegger"
A Raft and a "Onderlegger", Nooms, called Zeeman, Reinier

Artist & collection

Portrait of Nooms, called Zeeman, Reinier

Artist

Nooms, called Zeeman, Reinier

Reinier Nooms (c. 1623 – 1664), also known as Zeeman or Seeman (Dutch for "sailor"), was a Dutch maritime painter known for his highly detailed paintings and etchings of ships. From the 1650s, Nooms started producing…

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Who painted Winter Scene in the Blockhouses in Amsterdam?

Winter Scene in the Blockhouses in Amsterdam was painted by Nooms, called Zeeman, Reinier in 1653.

Where can I see Winter Scene in the Blockhouses in Amsterdam?

Winter Scene in the Blockhouses in Amsterdam is held by National Gallery of Art.

What movement is Winter Scene in the Blockhouses in Amsterdam?

Winter Scene in the Blockhouses in Amsterdam is associated with Baroque.

Can I buy a print of Winter Scene in the Blockhouses in Amsterdam?

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