The Synod of Dordrecht

François Schillemans (1575-c. 1620), engraving and letterpress, 1618

This print was commissioned by the States General, the administrative body of the Dutch Republic. It depicts the meeting (synod) of Calvinist ministers that took place in Dordrecht from November 1618 and lasted more than six months. The main aim was to settle the conflict between the Reformed Church and the more liberal Remonstrants. The ecclesiastical, orthodox line prevailed: deviating views were forbidden and Remonstrant ministers were expelled from office.

Artwork typeprint
Object numberRP-P-OB-77.278
Dimensionsheight 453 mm x width 405 mm
Physical characteristicsgravure

Identification

Title(s)
The Synod of Dordrecht
Object type
Object number
RP-P-OB-77.278
Description
This print was commissioned by the States General, the administrative body of the Dutch Republic. It depicts the meeting (synod) of Calvinist ministers that took place in Dordrecht from November 1618 and lasted more than six months. The main aim was to settle the conflict between the Reformed Church and the more liberal Remonstrants. The ecclesiastical, orthodox line prevailed: deviating views were forbidden and Remonstrant ministers were expelled from office.
Catalogue reference
Frederik Muller, De Nederlandsche geschiedenis in platen : beredeneerde beschrijving van Nederlandsche historieplaten, zinneprenten en historische kaarten, 4 delen, F. Muller, Amsterdam 1863-1882, dl. IV (supplement, aanhangsel en algemeen register), p. 147, nr. 1337b.

Creation

Creation
- print maker: François Schillemans, Northern Netherlands
- after own design by: after design of François Schillemans
- publisher: François Schillemans
- verlener van privilege: Staten-Generaal (mentioned on object)
Dating
1618 - 1619
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Material and technique

Physcial description
gravure
Material
Technique
Dimensions
height 453 mm x width 405 mm

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Subject
Place

Acquisition and rights

Acquisition
purchase 1881
Ownership
Copyright
Public domain

Documentation

- Frederik Muller, De Nederlandsche geschiedenis in platen : beredeneerde beschrijving van Nederlandsche historieplaten, zinneprenten en historische kaarten, 4 delen, F. Muller, Amsterdam 1863-1882, dl. IV (supplement, aanhangsel en algemeen register), p. 147, nr. 1337b.
- FMH 1337-b
- Hollstein Dutch 1-2(4)
- Frederik Muller, De Nederlandsche geschiedenis in platen : beredeneerde beschrijving van Nederlandsche historieplaten, zinneprenten en historische kaarten, 4 delen, F. Muller, Amsterdam 1863-1882, dl. I (jaren 100 tot 1702), p. 169, nr. 1337b.

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