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1739 Masterwork: Van der Horst's Architectural Elegance in Original Engravings
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These engravings are a series of detailed architectural drawings from "THEATRUM MACHINARUM UNIVERSALE of Nieuwe Algemeene Bouwkunde" by Tieleman van der Horst, engraved by Jan Schenk in Amsterdam, and published by Petrus Schenk in 1739.
These particular plates showcase a variety of staircase designs, providing both the finished perspective views and the technical plans required for construction.
Each engraving is meticulously detailed, presenting the individual steps, the supportive frameworks, and the geometric principles underlying the construction of each staircase. The images exhibit a range of staircase types, including straight flights, spirals, and more complex configurations, with some showing the intricate joinery involved in their assembly. The precision of the lines and the clarity of the numbers and letters used for reference suggest that these engravings were meant for practical use by craftsmen and architects of the time.
The diagrams are marked with numerous measurements and have an annotated scale, indicating that they were intended to be used as accurate references. Some plates show the staircases in isolation, while others include cross-sections of the buildings where these staircases would be installed, providing context and demonstrating how the stairs would fit into a larger structure.
The engravings are not just functional but also display the baroque aesthetic of the period, which can be seen in the elaborate forms and the attention to the visual appeal of the staircases, suggesting that they were designed for significant and possibly prestigious buildings. This work is characteristic of the Enlightenment era's drive for rationality and order, as well as the period's appreciation for the interplay between art and science in architectural design.
More about the architect, artist and publisher:
Tieleman van der Horst, Jan Schenk, and Petrus Schenk were individuals active in the 18th-century Dutch world of printmaking, engraving, and publication, particularly in the realm of scientific and technical knowledge.
**Tieleman van der Horst**:
While not much is widely known about Tieleman van der Horst, it is evident from the work that he had a strong grasp of architectural principles and mechanical design. As the author of "THEATRUM MACHINARUM UNIVERSALE of Nieuwe Algemeene Bouwkunde," he would have been a significant figure in the field of architecture and engineering during his time. His work on this compendium of machinery and architectural design would have contributed to the spread of technical knowledge during a period when such information was becoming increasingly valuable.
**Jan Schenk**:
Jan Schenk was the engraver for these works, and as such, would have been highly skilled in the art of engraving. Engraving was a meticulous process that required a steady hand and an acute eye for detail. The quality of the engravings suggests that Schenk was a master of his craft, able to translate complex, three-dimensional structures onto a two-dimensional medium with precision and clarity.
**Petrus Schenk**:
Petrus Schenk was a publisher based in Amsterdam, a city that was a center of printing and publishing in the 18th century. As a publisher, Schenk would have been involved in the business and administrative side of producing and distributing the book. His role would have been to oversee the printing process, manage the financial aspects, and ensure the distribution of the finished product to booksellers and clients. The fact that he published a work of such technical and artistic complexity indicates that he was a significant figure in the world of publishing and had the resources and connections necessary to produce and sell such a specialized text.
Overall, the collaboration between these individuals on "THEATRUM MACHINARUM UNIVERSALE of Nieuwe Algemeene Bouwkunde" would have been a considerable undertaking. It brought together expertise from different realms—architectural knowledge, artistic skill in engraving, and the business acumen necessary for successful publication—to create a work that was both educational and visually impressive. This work would have served as an important resource for professionals in architecture and engineering, as well as for patrons and students interested in the latest developments in building technology and design.
- Dimensions:Height: 17.52 in (44.5 cm)Width: 22.64 in (57.5 cm)Depth: 0 in (0.02 mm)
- Sold As:Set of 6
- Materials and Techniques:Paper,Engraved
- Period:1730-1739
- Date of Manufacture:1739
- Condition:Good. Folds in the middle as issued. Paper slightly browned. Minor foxing. General age-related toning and/or occasional minor defects from handling. Please study scan carefully.
- Seller Location:Langweer, NL
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