Identification title(s): memorial for henricus van herwerden. Object type: print object number: rp-p-ao-28-82. X. Catalog reference: fmp 2354-d. Inscriptions / marks: collector's mark, verso, stamped: lugt 2228 blind stamp, recto lower left, stamped: 'archive ministry of war engineer division'. Description: memorial for preacher henricus van herwerden. Next to his portrait is a putto with an upturned torch in his hand. On either side of the sarcophagus are faith, with a flame on her head, and a grieving putto. On the floor an open bible, a lamp, writing utensils, books and the coat of arms of amsterdam. About the performance a six-line verse in dutch. Manufacture. Manufacturer: printmaker: noach van der meer (ii) (mentioned on object), after own design by: noach van der meer (ii) (mentioned on object), writer: m. C. Haack (mentioned on object), publisher: johannes groenewoud jansz (mentioned on object). Place of manufacture: amsterdam. Dating: in or after ca. 1805. Physical features: etching and engraving; proof. Material: paper technique: etching / engraving (printing process). Dimensions: top: h 351 mm (cut off inside the plate edge) × w 238 mm (cut off inside the plate edge). Subject: what: historical personsthe bible as a bookbooktorch - bb - torch held upside down. Faith, 'fides'; 'fede', 'fede catholica', 'fede christiana', 'fede christiana catholica' (ripa) ~ one of the three theological virtues (+ variant). Who: henricus van herwerden. Acquisition: transfer of management 1887. Date: in of na ca. 1805.
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