Hand-colored copper engraving by Paul van Liender, circa 1760
€225.00
This authentic antique print, measuring 33.5 cm × 28.5 cm , created by Paul van Liender as a fine example of Hand-colored copper engraving work from the 18th Century (1700s).
Published by Pieter Fouquet Jr., it is preserved in Good condition and displays remarkable period craftsmanship.
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This vintage Amsterdam engraving features the Reguliers or Munt Tower next to the Singel canal. Paul van Liender created this hand-colored copper engraving after Jan de Beyer. Pieter Fouquet Jr. published it in 1760. The print measures 28.5 by 33.5 cm and is in good condition. It captures a lively cityscape with detailed architecture and canal views. This piece is part of a famous series depicting Dutch towns and cities. Collectors and lovers of Amsterdam history value this artwork for its fine detail and historic charm. Owning this vintage Amsterdam engraving brings 18th-century Dutch artistry and urban beauty to your collection.
Paul van Liender (1735–1818) was a Dutch landscape painter and engraver. He is known for his finely detailed etchings and drawings of Dutch rural scenes, including forests, rivers, and country estates. Van Liender’s work captures the natural beauty and tranquility of the Dutch countryside in the 18th century. Collectors appreciate his prints for their delicate lines and historic value, reflecting the Romantic movement’s influence on Dutch art.
During the 18th century, mapmaking became more scientific and precise. Improved instruments like the telescope and chronometer helped cartographers increase accuracy, shifting maps from decorative art to factual documents. Copperplate engraving stayed as the main printing method, producing fine lines, while hand-coloring added visual impact. French cartographers, such as the Cassini family, led national surveys with geodetic measurements and triangulation, while Dutch mapmakers like Joan Blaeu enhanced printing and atlas quality, ushering in a golden age of atlases.
Maps began including more information and notes to help users, and ornate decorations mostly gave way to scientific clarity, except for cartouches and borders. National and colonial ambitions guided map production to aid navigation and territorial claims. By the late 18th century, large-scale surveys set modern cartography standards. Today, 18th-century maps mix scientific knowledge with artistry, are prized by collectors, and have influenced later cartographic methods. They offer insights into Enlightenment exploration and geography.
| Dimensions | 33.5 × 28.5 cm |
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| Publish Date | circa 1760 |
| Published by | Pieter Fouquet Jr. |
| Technique | Hand-colored copper engraving |
| Frame | No Frame |
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Smaller prints are shipped in acid-free, flat protective packaging, while larger works are securely rolled and sent in a sturdy tube to preserve their condition.
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Our highest classification. These prints are clean, bright, and exceptionally well-preserved, featuring a strong and crisp image. No notable imperfections.
Prints in this condition show a clean, sharp image. Paper quality or margin size may vary slightly. Minor age-related characteristics, such as small wormholes, light toning, or tiny separations may be present depending on the print date.
No major imperfections. Any minor flaws or historical repairs are fully noted in the product description. Overall a well-preserved and collectible piece.
These prints show noticeable imperfections such as foxing, weaker image strength, or longer separations, but remain collectible. All visible characteristics are clearly described.
