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View of Haarlem, Consisting of Three Parts
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View of Haarlem, Consisting of Three Parts

Jan van de Velde (II) · 1621 · etching; paper

From the collection of Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam. Free to download, adapt and use — no permission needed.

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View of Haarlem, seen from the north. In the upper left, a cloud containing the coat of arms of Haarlem with its motto (Vicit Vim Virtus), carried by two tritons. To the right of it, the coat of arms of the County of Holland. The buildings (Sint-Bavokerk in the center) are numbered. In the lower left, on a stone, the names of the respective buildings in a legend 1-23. At the top center, a cloud with the personifications of Prudence (left) and Strength (right). Between the personifications, a withered tree with five coats of arms, including that of Haarlem, and two bells (the 'bells of Damiate' or 'Damiaatjes'). Under the tree, a boat with a saw on the bow. This depiction refers to the conquest of Damiate. To the right of the central cloud, the coat of arms of Maurice of Orange. In the upper right, a cloud containing a coat of arms with a withered tree (reference to the Haarlemmerhout), carried by two hairy wild men. In the lower right, a cartouche with an inscription in Latin.

Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam’s own description
Credit lineGezicht op Haarlem, bestaande uit drie delen. 1621. Jan van de Velde (II). Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam. Public domain.

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