Engraving by Cornelis van Noorde, circa 1770
€300.00
This authentic antique print, measuring 14.5 cm × 20.5 cm , created by Cornelis van Noorde as a fine example of Engraving work from the 18th Century (1700s).
It is preserved in Very Good condition and displays remarkable period craftsmanship.
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This Spaarndam etching by Cornelis van Noorde dates from around 1770. It depicts the village of Spaarndam at the Kleine Sluis. The print features delicate linework and shows strong preservation of detail. Cornelis van Noorde was a skilled Dutch artist known for his topographical etchings.
Collectors value this etching for its charming depiction of Dutch village life. The artwork is a beautiful example of 18th-century Dutch topographical etching. It captures the atmosphere and landscape of Spaarndam with historical accuracy.
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Cornelis van Noorde (1731–1795) was an 18th-century Dutch landscape painter, draughtsman, printmaker, and art teacher from Haarlem. He studied under Frans Decker and Tako Hajo Jelgersma and became a member of the Haarlem Guild of St. Luke in 1761. Van Noorde specialized in portraits, vignettes for printers, and pastoral landscapes, but he is most valued for his detailed architectural drawings documenting buildings that no longer exist. He was a founding member and director of the Haarlemse Teekenacademie, an art academy promoted by Pieter Teyler van der Hulst. His sketchbooks and works are preserved in the North Holland Archives and Teylers Museum, providing important historical records. His legacy is notable for combining artistic skill with historical topographical documentation.
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 | 14.5 × 20.5 cm |
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| Publish Date | circa 1770 |
| Technique | Engraving |
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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.
