J.R. Schiltmeijer
author
J.R. Schiltmeijer is a Dutch author and researcher specializing in urban history, specifically focusing on the architectural heritage of Amsterdam and other Dutch cities. He is well-known for his work documenting historical elements such as 'gevelstenen' (gable stones) and topographical prints. His publications often combine extensive historical commentary with high-quality visual documentation, including photography and reproductions of old engravings. Notable works include 'Amsterdam omstreeks 1780', which provides a detailed portrait of the city during a period of significant political and economic change, and 'De gevelstenen spreken', a photographic book documenting hundreds of gable stones across the Netherlands and Flanders.[1,2]
Themes
- urban history
- Amsterdam architecture
- gable stones
- topographical prints
Books
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Amsterdam,wat ben je veranderd.author
Works by J.R. Schiltmeijer
- Amsterdam, wat ben je veranderd Minerva · book · Dutch A collection of old postcards from the L. Beets collection.
- Amsterdam omstreeks 1780 1966 · Minerva · book ISBN 9789060642733 A large-format book of old Amsterdam with extensive explanations.
- De gevelstenen spreken 1970 · Minerva · book ISBN 9060990013 A photo book with 275 images of gable stones in the Netherlands and Flanders.
- Met de paardentram door Amsterdam book