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Rare work on the basics of perspective

HOUTEN, Hendrik van.
Verhandelinge van de grontregelen der doorzigtkunde, of tekenkonst (perspectief,) leerende de middelen en wyze, hoe alles in de doorzigtkunde, kan werden afgeteekend. Zeer dienstig voor bouwmeesters, schilders, teekenaars, enz. Op een korte manier afgebeeld en voorgedraagen.

With large allegorical engraving on title, several woodcut figures in text, 20 basic mathematical figures  on a folding engraved plate, and numerous models of perspective drawings on 52 numbered folding engraved plates.

With large allegorical engraving on title, several woodcut figures in text, 20 basic mathematical figures  on a folding engraved plate, and numerous models of perspective drawings on 52 numbered folding engraved plates.

With large allegorical engraving on title, several woodcut figures in text, 20 basic mathematical figures  on a folding engraved plate, and numerous models of perspective drawings on 52 numbered folding engraved plates.

With large allegorical engraving on title, several woodcut figures in text, 20 basic mathematical figures  on a folding engraved plate, and numerous models of perspective drawings on 52 numbered folding engraved plates.

With large allegorical engraving on title, several woodcut figures in text, 20 basic mathematical figures  on a folding engraved plate, and numerous models of perspective drawings on 52 numbered folding engraved plates.



Amsterdam, Jan ten Hoorn, 1705. 4to. Contemporary marbled boards. With large allegorical engraving on title, several woodcut figures in text, 20 basic mathematical figures  on a folding engraved plate, and numerous models of perspective drawings on 52 numbered folding engraved plates. (4), 72 [=76] pp.

First edition of a thorough text book on perspective, teaching in a clear and succinct way the basic theories as well as all possible practical use of the art of perspective in art, architecture, the theatre, etc. by Hendrik van Houten (fl. 1705). The manual is richly illustrated, giving numerous examples of perspective drawings and was intended for architects, draughtsmen and artists. No particulars on the author or his work are to be found in biographical dictionaries and art or science reference books. STCN only records this edition.

Fine, uncut copy.- (With label on upper paste-donw: 'Geschenk van Jhr. E.C.B. ridder van Rappard'; library stamp on title; pp. 75 & 76 misnumbered 71 &72; title sl. dam.; edges of leaves sl. frayed).
Bierens de Haan 2153; not in Fowler; Berlin Kat.; Cat. Rijksmuseum.

Related Subjects: Architecture  Art  Drawings  Perspective  Theatre 

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