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.Amsterdam, Jan ten Hoorn, 1705. 4to. With large allegorical engraving on the title-page, several woodcut figures in the text, 20 basic mathematical figures on a folding engraved plate, and numerous models of perspective drawings on 52 numbered folding engraved plates. Contemporary marbled boards.
by HOUTEN, Hendrik van
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[4], 72 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 for different purposes, for example the drawing of plane figures and the drawing of three-dimensional objects, but including hanging objects and objects that are or aren't parallel to the baseline. He also gives instructions on the best way to draw shadows created by sun- or candlelight. Van Houten also explains how to make a perspective drawing a gallery or something similar that is only viewed from below. He also gives very practical explanations of how to draw very specific objects, such as spiral stairs, mantelpieces and cross vaults. The book 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. The STCN only records this edition.With label on front paste-down: Geschenk van Jhr. E.C.B. ridder van Rappard and a library stamp on the title-page from the Koninklijk Instituut van Ingenieurs. Binding rubbed, Slightly stained, edges of the pages and plates somewhat frayed, otherwise an uncut copy in good condition.l Bierens de Haan 2153; STCN (8 copies); not in Fowler; Berlin Kat.; Cat. Rijksmuseum.
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- 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.Amsterdam, Jan ten Hoorn, 1705. 4to. With large allegorical engraving on the title-page, several woodcut figures in the text, 20 basic mathematical figures on a folding engraved plate, and numerous models of perspective drawings on 52 numbered folding engraved plates. Contemporary marbled boards.
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- HOUTEN, Hendrik van
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