The old arched gate in Amsterdam with the name "De Brakke Grond" on it, is a back-exit of a building that has his entrance at the other side of the canal. The mentione of the year 1624 does not necessarily mean that the gate actually dates back to 1624. It could be older and from the workshop of Hendrick de Keyser. The name means "brackish ground" which indicates the medieval state here when the fresh water of the river Amstel and the salt of the Zuidersea made the ground brackish.
As there are nice reflections on both sides of the arch I link it to Weekend Reflections
Quite interesting reflections.
BeantwoordenVerwijderenSuch a beautiful little arched gate Marianne, I hope it survives for many more years.
BeantwoordenVerwijderenPrachtig stukje historie.
BeantwoordenVerwijderenfunny in between those 2 buildings...
BeantwoordenVerwijderenhope you enjoyed the sun today!
Such an ornate gate between rather ordinary looking buildings. I like the sweet little cherub faces.
BeantwoordenVerwijderenWhat a history! It's a good thing you told me about the reflections, I was concentrating on the history.
BeantwoordenVerwijderenNice that it survived recent construction all around.
BeantwoordenVerwijderenDearest Marianne,
BeantwoordenVerwijderenIt might have been taken from elsewhere but it still is great that it got preserved for almost four ages.
Hugs,
Mariette
It would be interesting to discover the history of this very old gate!
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