Herman Allertsz Kosterbspr_1454

Active
Amsterdam - Range: 1598-1616
Occupation
bookseller - Range: 1598-1614
Address
bij Corstgens poort [1598]; de Middeldam [1599]; aan de Nieuwe Kerck [1614]
Variant names
H.A. Coster; H. Aldersz; H. Allertsz; H. Allardus
PPN
075543346
CNI
CNI 00012979

Devices used (4)

A hand holding a ruling-comb
1599×1
Also used by: Matthijs Bastiaensz

A hand holding a ruling-comb

26A clouds
31A2245(+933) hand (+ holding something)
49L8 inscription
49M14(RULING-COMB) tools, implements of printer (RULING-COMB)
59C21(+3) Equality, Equity, Fairness, Righteousness; 'Equalità', 'Equità', 'Giuditio giusto', 'Ordine dritto e giusto', 'Ugualità' (Ripa) (+ symbolical representation of concept)
86(AEQUABILITATE) proverbs, sayings, etc. (AEQUABILITATE)

Elijah fed by the ravens (Dutch: 'raven'): while the prophet is living by the brook, ravens bring him food; frame decorated with jars and birds with food in their beak(?)

25F32(RAVEN)(+151) song-birds: raven (+ symmetrically placed ornamental animals)
25F32(RAVEN)(+5262) song-birds: raven (+ flying animal(s))
25G3 trees
25H11 mountains
25H213 river
31A2351 sitting on the ground
31B6211 looking upwards
41A773 container of ceramics: jar, jug, pot, vase
41C621 bread, loaf
48A98(+2) ornaments ~ art (+ framing decorations)
48A9832 fruits and vegetables ~ ornament
48A984 ornament derived from animal forms
48A9854 vase ~ ornament
48A9875 ornament ~ festoon, garland
48A9876 ornament ~ cartouche
49L8 inscription
71M12 Elijah fed by the raven(s): while the prophet is living by the brook, ravens bring him food
A sexton (Dutch: 'koster') lighting a candle on a chandelier (in Dutch may also be 'koster'); Jahweh-tetragram; inscription 'Matte. 5' below the sexton's feet
1615×1

A sexton (Dutch: 'koster') lighting a candle on a chandelier (in Dutch may also be 'koster'); Jahweh-tetragram; inscription 'Matte. 5' below the sexton's feet

11C13 tetragram (in Roman or Hebrew script) ~ symbol of God the Father
11P313 acolyte, chorister, lector, ostiarius, etc. ~ functionaries in Roman Catholic church
11P341(SEXTON) functionaries and dignitaries (SEXTON) ~ Protestant churches
41B311(+1) chandelier, candelabrum (+ kindling a light; lit, burning light, lamp, candle)
73C877 a lit candle (or lamp) under a bushel (in a secret place, under a bed, or covered with a vessel) ~ proverbial saying of Christ (Matthew 5:15; Mark 4:21; Luke 8:16)
86(OOK STEEKT MEN GEEN LAMP AAN EN ZET HAAR ONDER EEN KORENMAAT, MAAR OP DEN STANDAARD, ...) proverbs, sayings, etc. (OOK STEEKT MEN GEEN LAMP AAN EN ZET HAAR ONDER EEN KORENMAAT, MAAR OP DEN STANDAARD, ...)
The interior of a church: a sexton (Dutch: 'koster') lighting a candle on a chandelier
1614×1
Also used by: Adriaen (I) Roman

The interior of a church: a sexton (Dutch: 'koster') lighting a candle on a chandelier

11P313 acolyte, chorister, lector, ostiarius, etc. ~ functionaries in Roman Catholic church
11P341(SEXTON) functionaries and dignitaries (SEXTON) ~ Protestant churches
11Q713 interior of church
11Q7131(CHANDELIER) parts of church interior (CHANDELIER)
11Q71454 pulpit, ambo, chancel
11Q733 preaching (in general)
41B311(+1) chandelier, candelabrum (+ kindling a light; lit, burning light, lamp, candle)
49L8 inscription
73C877 a lit candle (or lamp) under a bushel (in a secret place, under a bed, or covered with a vessel) ~ proverbial saying of Christ (Matthew 5:15; Mark 4:21; Luke 8:16)
86(OOK STEEKT MEN GEEN LAMP AAN EN ZET HAAR ONDER EEN KORENMAAT, MAAR OP DEN STANDAARD...) proverbs, sayings, etc. (OOK STEEKT MEN GEEN LAMP AAN EN ZET HAAR ONDER EEN KORENMAAT, MAAR OP DEN STANDAARD...)