Ploos Collection

Dutch Type Foundry
The type foundry of the Lettergisterij van Gebr. Ploos van Amstel, at Amsterdam, Netherlands Date: 1768

Cornelis Ploos van Amstel after Adriaen van de Velde (Dutch, 1726 - 1798), Shepherd and Shepherdess with Their Flock, 1763, transfer technique with etched hatching

Cornelis Ploos van Amstel after Rembrandt van Rijn (Dutch, 1726 - 1798), Boy Leaning over a Lower Door, 1763, etching and roulette in brown, hand-colored with red chalk

Cornelis Ploos van Amstel and Cornelis Brouwer after Jan van der Meer II (Dutch, active second half 18th century), Valley with an Aged Castle, 1784, transfer technique (aquatint)

Cornelis Ploos van Amstel and Cornelis Brouwer after Allart van Everdingen (Dutch, 1726 - 1798), Village with Pond, c. 1782, transfer technique (aquatint?) and roulette with burnishing in red-brown

Cornelis Ploos van Amstel and Bernhard Schreuder after Jan Pietersz Saenredam (Dutch, 1726 - 1798), Hog Slaughterers, 1778, roulette and etching with burnishing

Cornelis Ploos van Amstel and Cornelis Brouwer after Simon van der Does (Dutch, 1726 - 1798), Flock of Goats, 1781, transfer technique (aquatint?)

Cornelis Ploos van Amstel and Cornelis Brouwer after Gerbrand van den Eeckhout (Dutch, 1726 - 1798), Horticulturist, 1780, transfer technique (aquatint?) in red-brown

Cornelis Ploos van Amstel after Abraham Bloemaert (Dutch, 1726 - 1798), Madonna and Child, 1769, roulette, mezzotint and etching in shades of brown

Cornelis Ploos van Amstel and Johannes Kornlein after Gerrit Dou (Dutch, 1726 - 1798), Young Girl at the Keyboard, 1767, transfer technique with burnishing in red

Cornelis Ploos van Amstel and Cornelis Brouwer after Ludolf Backhuysen (Dutch, 1726-1798), Fisherman with Pack over His Shoulder, 1779, transfer technique

Cornelis Ploos van Amstel and Cornelis Brouwer after Gerard ter Borch II (Dutch, active second half 18th century), Cavalier and Lady with a Page, 1779, transfer technique in red-brown

Cornelis Ploos van Amstel and Cornelis Brouwer after Frans van Mieris (Dutch, 1726-1798), Seated Dog, 1777, transfer technique

Cornelis Ploos van Amstel and Bernhard Schreuder after Pieter Coopse (Dutch, 1726-1798), River with Town, 1775, transfer technique

Cornelis Ploos van Amstel after Herman Saftleven (Dutch, 1726-1798), Shipyard, 1761, transfer technique with etched hatching

Cornelis Ploos van Amstel and Johannes Kornlein after Sir Anthony van Dyck (Dutch, 1726-1798), Jan van Goyen, 1766, transfer technique with some roulette in gray and red-orange

Ploos Van Amstel
JACOB CORNELIS PLOOS VAN AMSTEL Dutch art collector and engraver

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"Ploos: A Dutch Type Foundry Celebrating Artistic Heritage" Step into the world of Ploos, a renowned Dutch Type Foundry that pays homage to the rich artistic heritage of the Netherlands. Founded by Cornelis Ploos van Amstel and his talented collaborators, this creative endeavor showcases their passion for preserving and sharing iconic works of art. Drawing inspiration from esteemed artists such as Allart van Everdingen, Adriaen van de Velde, Rembrandt van Rijn, Jan van der Meer II, Govaert Flinck, Jacob Esselens, Jan Pietersz Saenredam, Simon van der Does, and Gerbrand van den Eeckhout; Ploos brings these masterpieces to life through their meticulously crafted typefaces. Intricate details are carefully translated onto each letterform with utmost precision. The elegance of Allart Van Everdingen's landscapes is captured in graceful curves while Adriaen Van de Velde's pastoral scenes find expression in gentle serifs. Rembrandt's captivating portraits come alive through bold strokes and nuanced contours. Ploos collaborates with Bernhard Schreuder to recreate Govaert Flinck's dramatic compositions and Jacob Esselens' evocative imagery. Together with Cornelis Brouwer they pay tribute to Jan Pietersz Saenredam's architectural marvels and Simon Van der Does' intricate designs. Lastly but not leastly they bring forth Gerbrand Van den Eeckhout’s emotive brushwork. Through their dedication to excellence and meticulous attention to detail, Ploos ensures that every typographic creation becomes a work of art in itself - an embodiment of the original masterpiece it draws inspiration from. Join us on this journey as we celebrate the timeless beauty of Dutch artistry through typography. Discover Ploos - where history meets innovation in perfect harmony.