Jac. Snoeck – Rothenburg Town Hall, hand-coloured reproduction, c. 1925–1955

Jac. Snoeck – Town Hall of Rothenburg, hand-coloured reproduction, published by Gebr. van Rijkom Amsterdam

An atmospheric hand-coloured print after a painting by Jac. Snoeck: the richly decorated Renaissance portal of the town hall of Rothenburg ob der Tauber, with the stone steps, the wrought-iron lantern with green glass and a woman in the shadow of the vaulted passage. It is a photomechanical reproduction that was subsequently coloured by hand, published by the Amsterdam art dealers Gebr. van Rijkom. The original label is on the back: ‘J. S. Snoeck – Stadhuis te Rhotenburg – No. 2001 – Handcoloured – Uitg. v.h. Gebr. v. Rijkom – Amsterdam – Made in Holland’. A vintage art print, not an original painting.

Why we chose this piece

The scene has everything that makes an old townscape appealing: weathered walls, sunlight on the steps, the little green lantern and a dark passage with a solitary figure. The hand colouring gives the print a softer, warmer look than an ordinary colour print. The Van Rijkom label also makes it a nice piece of Dutch print history from the time when such reproductions hung in many living rooms.

Style and interior

Framed in a simple wooden or gilt frame, this print suits a classic or brocante interior, in a hallway, study or stairwell. It also looks good in a wall arrangement with other old prints and townscapes.

Artist: after Jac. Snoeck (signed in the image; ‘J. S. Snoeck’ on the label)
Technique: photomechanical reproduction on paper, coloured by hand (reproduction, not an original)
Signature: ‘Jac. Snoeck’ lower right, printed within the image; publisher’s label on the back (photos 5 and 6)
Publisher: Gebr. van Rijkom, Amsterdam (no. 2001)
Dimensions: to follow shortly
Period: published c. 1925–1955
Origin: the Netherlands
Condition: good vintage condition, loose sheet without frame. The paper is slightly wavy and lightly toned with age. Along the right edge there are a few small white spots where the surface has worn away (photo 2). The back is clean apart from a few faint marks; the label is fully legible (photos 5 and 6). No tears or folds.

Price:
€ 35

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