Antique Print of the 'Binnen Amstel' in Amsterdam by Probst, c.1760

Reference
BG-12643-6
Maker
Georg Balthasar Probst
Date
1760
Region
Europe
Category
Engraving
Sheet size
29.5 x 40.0 cm (11.6 x 15.7 in)
Condition
Fair
Availability
Available
Price
EUR 240

Antique print titled 'Amstella intus respiciens ex ponte versus Orphanotrophaeum Amstellodamensis'. Beautiful view of the 'Binnen Amstel' in Amsterdam, the Netherlands. This is an optical print, also called 'vue optique' or 'vue d'optique', which were made to be viewed through a Zograscope, or other devices of convex lens and mirrors, all of which produced an optical illusion of depth.

Artists and Engravers: Georg Balthasar Probst (1732 - 1801) was a German artist, engraver and publisher in Augsburg.

Condition: Fair. Shows wear and soiling. Image trimmed, few small repairs. Blank verso, please study image carefully. Date: c.1760 Overall size: 40 x 29.5 cm. Image size: 39 x 26.5 cm.

Antique prints have long been appreciated for both their aesthetic and investment value. They were the product of engraved, etched or lithographed plates. These plates were handmade out of wood or metal, which required an incredible level of skill, patience and craftsmanship. Whether you have a house with Victorian furniture or more contemporary decor an old engraving can enhance your living space. We offer a wide range of authentic antique prints for any budget.

Where this sits in the catalogue

Other sheets of Europe


Bartele Gallery. Original antique maps, sea charts, engravings and works on paper. This is a plain text rendering of a page that is otherwise built in the browser. The catalogue index is at https://www.bartele.net/catalogue and machine readable notes are at https://www.bartele.net/llms.txt.