Author: Kok, Willem (1761-1807); Jonxis, Pieter Hendrik (1757-1843)
Title: [Original etching/ets] 'Gedenkstuk voor de Nederlandsche Gereformeerde Gemeentens'; monument for the Synod of Dort; 1818.
Description: Monument in commemoration of the Synod of Dort, held from 13 November 1618 to 29 May 1619 in Dordrecht. The architectural monument is decorated with scenes of related events in other Dutch cities. On top, two roundels with depictions of baptism and marriage. Above a profile portrait of John Calvin, surrounded by putti. Title below: 'Gedenkstuk voor de Nederlandsche Gereformeerde Gemeentens.' Signed below: 'W. Kok inv et fecit.'; 'W. Houtgraaff Excudit.'; 'P. H. Jonxis sculps.' Inscribed: 'Proefdruk' in lower left corner. Numbered by pen '232', in lower right corner. Etching on paper, with margins; platemark: 587 x 448 mm; total: 640 x 484 mm; foxing in margins, frayed edges and tears in the margins. Muller 6129.

Keywords: Dutch History|Eighty Years' War|Historical prints|Religion