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Frederik van Metelenbspr_3791

Active
Amsterdam - Range: 1681-1709
Occupation
bookseller - Range: 1687
Address
de Warmoes-straet [1687-1688]
Note
Also used fictitious address 'Antwerp' and 'Louvain'
PPN
075553708
CNI
CNI 00014177

Devices used (7)

The four evangelists seated around a table, writing, inspired by the Holy Ghost, the four symbols assisting them; banderole with inscription; decorated frame
1687×1
dpd_0134

The four evangelists seated around a table, writing, inspired by the Holy Ghost, the four symbols assisting them; banderole with inscription; decorated frame

11E1 Holy Ghost represented as a dove (in flames)
11G192 angel(s) represented as youth(s) or adult(s)
11I41111 the four symbols of the evangelists inspiring (or assisting) them
22C311 nimbus, halo ~ radiance emanating from persons or things
25F23(LION)(+1) beasts of prey, predatory animals: lion (+ animals used symbolically)
25F33(EAGLE)(+1) predatory birds: eagle (+ animals used symbolically)
25F39(DOVE)(+1) other birds: dove (+ animals used symbolically)
31A235 sitting figure
31A25552 index finger forwards, pointing, indicating
33A15 laying the hand on another person's shoulder
41A421 curtains
41A711 table
41A7111 tripod
47I21111(+91) ox (+ animals used symbolically)
48A98(+2) ornaments ~ art (+ framing decorations)
49L11 handwriting, writing as activity
49L511 quill
49L64 materials to write on, writing surfaces
49L73 banderole
49L8 inscription
86(UNUS ATQUE IDEM SPIRITUS) proverbs, sayings, etc. (UNUS ATQUE IDEM SPIRITUS)
A hand from the clouds holding a pair of scales in front of an open book; frame decorated with festoons and cherub
1683×5
Also used by: Hendrick Barentsz
dpd_0460

A hand from the clouds holding a pair of scales in front of an open book; frame decorated with festoons and cherub

11G1911 cherubs, i.e. children's heads with wings
26A clouds
31A2245(+933) hand (+ holding something)
31A25552 index finger forwards, pointing, indicating
46B3311 scales
48A98(+2) ornaments ~ art (+ framing decorations)
48A9832 fruits and vegetables ~ ornament
48A9875 ornament ~ festoon, garland
48A9876 ornament ~ cartouche
49L8 inscription
49MM32 book - MM - book open
59C21(+3) Equality, Equity, Fairness, Righteousness; 'Equalità', 'Equità', 'Giuditio giusto', 'Ordine dritto e giusto', 'Ugualità' (Ripa) (+ symbolical representation of concept)
86(GELIJKHEID BEVREDIGT) proverbs, sayings, etc. (GELIJKHEID BEVREDIGT)
The four evangelists together, writing, inspired by the Holy Ghost; the four symbols assisting them
1688×1, 1689×2, 1690×1
dpd_0571

The four evangelists together, writing, inspired by the Holy Ghost; the four symbols assisting them

11E1 Holy Ghost represented as a dove (in flames)
11G192 angel(s) represented as youth(s) or adult(s)
11I41111 the four symbols of the evangelists inspiring (or assisting) them
25F23(LION)(+1) beasts of prey, predatory animals: lion (+ animals used symbolically)
25F33(EAGLE)(+1) predatory birds: eagle (+ animals used symbolically)
25F39(DOVE)(+1) other birds: dove (+ animals used symbolically)
31A235 sitting figure
31A25552 index finger forwards, pointing, indicating
33A15 laying the hand on another person's shoulder
41A421 curtains
41A711 table
41A7111 tripod
47I21111(+91) ox (+ animals used symbolically)
49L11 handwriting, writing as activity
49L511 quill
49L64 materials to write on, writing surfaces
49L8 inscription
Crown surrounded by a radiance; a wreath as frame
1683×1
Also used by: Claes Braau
dpd_1236

Crown surrounded by a radiance; a wreath as frame

22C31 radiance emanating from persons or things
43A(+12) festivities (+ wreath, garland ~ festive activities)
44B191 crown (symbol of sovereignty)
48A98(+2) ornaments ~ art (+ framing decorations)
48A983 ornament derived from plant forms
48A98311 foliage ~ ornament
48A9833 flowers ~ ornament
Four Cherubim (winged heads) in the shape of the IHS monogram with the Christ-child in the centre, holding a cross banner; three nails; radiance emanating from the monogram; cherubim in the four corners
1683×3
dpd_1554

Four Cherubim (winged heads) in the shape of the IHS monogram with the Christ-child in the centre, holding a cross banner; three nails; radiance emanating from the monogram; cherubim in the four corners

11D21 Christ-child (with attributes)
11D113 IHS ('Iesus Hominum Salvator') ~ symbol of Christ
11G11 Seraphim
11G1911 cherubs, i.e. children's heads with wings
22C31 radiance emanating from persons or things
47D8(NAIL) tools, aids, implements ~ crafts and industries: nail
73D82(NAILS) nails ~ instruments of the Passion
The four evangelists together, writing, inspired by the Holy Ghost, the four symbols assisting them
1684×1, 1687×1, 1690×1
dpd_1589

The four evangelists together, writing, inspired by the Holy Ghost, the four symbols assisting them

11E1 Holy Ghost represented as a dove (in flames)
11G192 angel(s) represented as youth(s) or adult(s)
11I41111 the four symbols of the evangelists inspiring (or assisting) them
22C31 radiance emanating from persons or things
25F23(LION)(+1) beasts of prey, predatory animals: lion (+ animals used symbolically)
25F33(EAGLE)(+1) predatory birds: eagle (+ animals used symbolically)
25F39(DOVE)(+1) other birds: dove (+ animals used symbolically)
31A235 sitting figure
31A25552 index finger forwards, pointing, indicating
33A15 laying the hand on another person's shoulder
41A711 table
41A7111 tripod
47I21111(+91) ox (+ animals used symbolically)
49L11 handwriting, writing as activity
49L511 quill
49L64 materials to write on, writing surfaces
49L8 inscription
86(UNUS ATQUE IDEM SPIRITUS) proverbs, sayings, etc. (UNUS ATQUE IDEM SPIRITUS)
Tau-cross with instruments of the Passion
1684×1
dpd_1723

Tau-cross with instruments of the Passion

11D123(TAU-CROSS) specific forms of the cross: Tau-cross
25F75(SPONGE) coelenterata: sponge
31A221 head (human)
31A2221 heart
31A2245 hand
31A2351 sitting on the ground
31D11221(+89) boy (child between toddler and youth) (+ nude human being)
34B232(+51) fowl (cock, hen, chicken, etc.) (+ male animal)
43C552 dice
44G321(SCOURGE) instruments of torture, execution or punishment: scourge
45C14(LANCE) helved weapons, polearms (for striking, hacking, thrusting): lance
46B311 coin
46C1463 whip
47D8(HAMMER) tools, aids, implements ~ crafts and industries: hammer
47D8(NAIL) tools, aids, implements ~ crafts and industries: nail
73D58 the superscription: I(esus) N(azarenus) R(ex) I(udaeorum) ~ Christ's crucifixion
73D811(+0) 'Arma Christi' ~ Christ (+ variant)
73D82(COCK ON COLUMN)(+0) cock on column ~ instruments of the Passion (+ variant)
73D82(CROSS) cross ~ instruments of the Passion
73D82(CROWN OF THORNS) crown of thorns ~ instruments of the Passion
73D82(DICE) single instruments of the Passion (DICE)
73D82(HAND) single instruments of the Passion (HAND)
73D82(HEAD OF CAIAPHAS) single instruments of the Passion (HEAD OF CAIAPHAS)
73D82(HEAD OF HEROD ANTIPAS) single instruments of the Passion (HEAD OF HEROD ANTIPAS)
73D82(HEAD OF JUDAS) head of Judas ~ instruments of the Passion
73D82(HEAD OF PILATE) single instruments of the Passion (HEAD OF PILATE)
73D82(LANCE) lance ~ instruments of the Passion
73D82(NAILS) nails ~ instruments of the Passion
73D82(PIECES OF SILVER) single instruments of the Passion (PIECES OF SILVER)
73D82(REED)(+0) reed ~ instruments of the Passion (+ variant)