The Sampling Officials of the Amsterdam Drapers’ Guild, Known as ‘The Syndics’ Size:12″ x 16″ (Vertical) A mirror on the wall

A mirror on the wall beside the window reflects the man's focused expression

adorned with an unaware sun and burns basements even

evoking a 'infernal' atmosphere

This is the second plate featuring 12 geometric figures used in fortification design

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The Sampling Officials of the Amsterdam Drapers’ Guild, Known as ‘The Syndics’ Size:12″ x 16″ (Vertical) A mirror on the wallAbout this work of art About this piece Gathered around a table adorned with a Persian rug, the sampling officials of the Amsterdam Drapers Guild, known as 'The Syndics', examine their open sample book. Depicted from left to right are Jacob van Loon (1595 1674), Volckert Jansz (1605 10 1681), Willem van Doeyenburg (c. 1616 1687), the assistant Frans Hendricksz Bel (1629 1701), Aernout van der Mye (c. 1625 1681), and Jochem de Neve (1629 1681). Above