1645
ink
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
Zaagmolen Gate (Saaghmeulens Poortie) is a 1645 ink by Nooms, called Zeeman, Reinier, a Baroque work, held at National Gallery of Art.
This sketch shows a quiet city gate with a tall tower behind it. In front, a low wall runs along a narrow canal where a few people walk or stand. To the right, several windmills line the horizon, their blades still. The sky is light, with just a hint of clouds. The gate’s name, *Saaghmeulens Poortie*, is written at the bottom—it’s Dutch for "sawmill gate," hinting this was a working area. The artist used fine lines to capture every detail, from the fence posts to the distant rooftops. This is made using etching, a technique where acid bites into metal plates to create the lines you see.
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…
See the richer artist pageYour cart is empty
Explore artworks →
