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Selection from the Collection Topographic Maps and Prints

This publication, the third in the series “Selections from the collection of Jan Menze van Diepen Foundation” is dedicated to the topographic maps and prints.

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Collector Van Diepen, acquired 586 maps and prints, mainly of the province and the city of Groningen as their subject.

In addition, he collected fortress maps, charts and maps of the Wadden Sea, and of the Seven (or Seventeen) provinces. Also fascinating are the prints of historic sites in Groningen.

Over one hundred interesting and sometimes rare specimens in this catalog are shown and described.

The selection was made by Drs. Henny van Harten-Boers, curator of Jan Menze van Diepen collection and also of the Estate Fraeylemaborg.

Author: Drs. H. van Harten-Boers

Isbn.nr: 978 90 8057 93 3 0

Pages: 160

Price softcover version, € 24.95

Order at  Fraeylemaborg in Slochteren.

A VIEW ON GRONINGEN

A VIEW ON GRONINGEN.

For centuries the province Groningen is planned out in detail. Sometimes as a province alone, quite often as part of a larger area with among others Friesland, Drenthe and Ost-Friesland.

 

 

Especially from the prime time of the Dutch cartography, the 17th century nice maps of Groningen are present. In the 18th century there was still a remarkable large production of maps, but the quality was sometimes lower. But also from this period interesting province maps are saved.

 

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These maps are interesting because of their topographic data, but also because of their attractive decorations and ornaments. Sometimes they are real works of art that already in their period of creation were bought by collectors. The colouring of the printed maps was a special trade: a “afzetter” (map-colourer) who understood his business, could make a map substantial more valuable.

In this exhibition 30 decorative maps of the province Groningen can be seen. Also some old street maps of the city Groningen are added.

All maps were collected by Jan Menze van Diepen (1905-1994), who brought together an unique collection from this area.

 

Necessary space

Volume of the exhibition: 30 frames (about 25 meter wall space)

3 vitrines with a surface of about 120 x 80 cm.

In consultation the size of the exhibition can be adapted to the available space.

Requirements climate and safety:

The loans may be exhibited solely in a space that meets minimal rules of air conditioning and safety. Also the lighting must be well-considered.

 

Transport

The costs of transport are for the loan-taker.

The works of art will be presented framed and wrapped in air-cushion foil.

 

Insurance

The loan taker takes care of an all-risks insurance for transport and stay of the works of art.

A list of insurance values will be provided by the Jan Menze van Diepen Stichting.

 

Texts

Together with the works of art text-cards with explanation are given.

Two general text boards as an introduction on the theme of the exhibition are delivered in a frame.

Topographic Groningen

Topographic maps and prints from the province of Groningen.

The collection topographic maps and prints includes over 600 special historical topographic maps and prints from the province of Groningen.

 

Jan Menze van Diepen was fascinated by the history of his own environment. This led him to the path of the topographic images. He acquired many cityscapes of Groningen, painted, drawn, or in a graphic technique .

 

Some examples;

 

 

You can also search in a part of our database for specific objects with the details of these objects.

Publications

Book Oranje-Nassau collection

Fourth publication in the series “Selections from the collection of the Jan Menze van Diepen Foundation”.

 

This publication is dedicated to prints, ceramics and orangana of the House of Oranje-Nassau.

Regal Variations

Jan Menze van Diepen (1905-1994) collected over 5,000 works of art and objects concerning the House of Oranje-Nassau. The prints, ceramics and orangana provide a fascinating and varied picture of five centuries of history of the House of Oranje-Nassau.

 

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Selection from the Collection
Topographic Maps and Prints

This publication, the third in the series of selections from the collection of Jan Menze van Diepen Foundation is dedicated to the topographic maps and prints.

boek topografie

Collector Van Diepen, acquired 586 maps and prints, mainly of the province and the city of Groningen.

In addition, he collected fortress maps, maps of the Wadden Sea, and of the Seven (or Seventeen) provinces. Also fascinating are the prints of historic sites in Groningen.


Selection from the collection Oriental ceramics

Second catalogue about the collection of the Jan Menze van Diepen Stichting.

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This publication  is dedicated to export-porcelain from China and Japan. Van Diepen’s rich collection of about 2500 pieces contains many interesting and rare specimens, of which 145 are depicted and described in this catalogue.


Selection from the fine arts collection

First catalogue about the collection of the Jan Menze van Diepen Stichting.

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In this catalogue 60 works, made by in total 30 artists, get special attention. This selection shows the versatile interests of Van Diepen for the fine arts of his time. The many coloured illustrations present paintings and water-colours, but also graphic art is ample represented.

Collections

In a period of over 50 years , Jan Menze van Diepen brought together a very extensive and varied collection.

The entire collection of nearly 10.000 objects can be divided into five main sub-collections:

1. Asian ceramics and glass ( approximately 2800 objects).

 

 

 

2. Oranje-Nassau prints (approximately 2600 objects).

 

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3. Oranje-Nassau ceramics (approximately 1000 objects).

 

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4. Visual arts (mainly Groninger artists (about 700 objects).

 

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5. Topographic maps and prints of the province of Groningen (about 600 objects).

 


You can also search in a part of our database for specific objects with the details of these objects.