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Allegory silk industry Amsterdam City Virgin
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Allegory silk industry Amsterdam City Virgin
Allegory on the silk industry in Amsterdam, Allegory on the silk industry in Amsterdam: the City Virgin, flanked by Wisdom (Minerva) and Commerce (Mercury), receives bales of silk. Below the show the river gods of Amstel and t IJ with between them in a profile of the city of Amsterdam with ships in the foreground.. At the top two putti with the arms of the De Neufville family and attributes belonging to the silk weaving mill, such as reels, bobbins, scissors and a design for a fabric pattern. silk (material, textile industry), Minerva as patroness, specific aspects, allegorical aspects of Mercury, Mercury as patron, armorial bearing, heraldry (with NAME of family) - coat of arms, river personified, Fiumi (Ripa), Amsterdam, Amstel, IJ, Jacob Houbraken (mentioned on object), 1720 - 1746, paper, engraving, h 260 mm × w 168 mm
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Media ID 19546984
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1720 1746 Allegorical Aspects Allegory Amstel Armorial Bearing Arms City Coat Commerce Family Flanked Foreground Heraldry Jacob Houbraken Material Mercury Minerva Name Patron Patroness Profile Ripa River Gods Scissors Ships Silk Specific Aspects Textile Industry Wisdom Bobbins Fiumi Mentioned Reels Silk Industry
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This print showcases the exquisite artwork titled "Allegory on the Silk Industry in Amsterdam: The City Virgin". In this allegorical masterpiece, we witness a scene filled with symbolism and beauty. At the center of the composition stands the City Virgin, flanked by two significant figures - Wisdom (Minerva) and Commerce (Mercury). She graciously receives bales of silk, symbolizing Amsterdam's thriving silk industry. Below them, we see the river gods of Amstel and t IJ personified, framing a profile view of the bustling city with majestic ships adorning its foreground. The top portion of this artwork features two cherubic putti proudly displaying the arms of the De Neufville family. Surrounding them are various attributes associated with silk weaving mills - reels, bobbins, scissors, and even a design for a fabric pattern. Through this intricate engraving on paper by Jacob Houbraken between 1720-1746, we delve into multiple layers of meaning. It represents not only material wealth but also Minerva as patroness and Mercury as protector of trade. Furthermore, heraldry is present through armorial bearings linked to specific families like De Neufville. This remarkable piece captures both historical significance and artistic brilliance within its dimensions measuring 260mm in height and 168mm in width. It serves as an enduring testament to Amsterdam's prominence in the silk industry during that era.
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