THE OLD CHURCH - Oude Zijds Voorburgwal – Casparus Commelin 1691.Antique Copper Engraving

Original antique copper engraving, uncoloured
“OUDE KERK.”
Title in ribbon in top of the engraving. (The Old Church.)
The engraving shows the south of the Old Church on the Oude Zijds Voorburgwal from the south. De Oude Kerk (The Old Church) was before called St. Nicolaas-kerk.
From the history is known that the Old Church is the oldest church in Amsterdam and started as a cross-church. It was mentioned already in the end of the 13th century, and it is known that in 1309 sermons were hold in this building. The church is consecrate for Saint Nicolas and in the later years a lot of capels were added.  In 1571 the church reached his size as nowadays, but in 1566 the tower was already finished, possible built by Jan Jansz. Beeldsnijder.
Famous is the organ and the tower became a carillon (Bells) from the famous bronze-caster Hemony who lived in Amsterdam. In the tower is also the oldest bell, cast in 1450.
From: Beschrijvinge der Stadt Amsterdam by Casparus Commelin - 1691
Published in 1693 & 1726 by Wolfgang,Waasberge etc. in Amsterdam.

Format engraving: 
5,5 x 34 cm. (10 x 13,4 inches.)