18th c. Caspar Commelin Amsterdam Engraving – "De Heylige Stede / Nieuwezijds Kapel" Origin: Studio pottery

Origin: Studio pottery

no significant losses noted

engraved “Sherwood Bowl” and dated 1960

yet the craftsmanship elevates them far beyond purely utilitarian objects—making them especially appealing today as decorative accents with purpose

circa 1700–1720

18th c. Caspar Commelin Amsterdam Engraving – "De Heylige Stede / Nieuwezijds Kapel" Origin: Studio potteryA finely detailed hand colored copperplate engraving depicting the Nieuwezijds Kapel (Nieuwezijds Chapel) in Amsterdam, one of the citys most important medieval religious structures prior to its later demolition. The scene captures daily life along the water, with figures at market, boats at dock, and the chapels Gothic architecture rising prominently behind the canal. This engraving originates from publications compiled by Caspar Commelin, whose