Naarden Fortress

Neighbourhood Series

  • Size

    32.5 cm × 32.5 cm including frame

  • Type

    Limited edition

  • Number of Editions

    20

  • Materials
    • Sycamore
    • European Oak
    • Birch
    • Forest Green Embossed Paper
    • Dark Blue-green Embossed Paper

    Learn more

  • Artist

    Nick Verwaal

Includes a certificate of Authenticity

Current edition Number

Edition 2 out of 20
Regular price €369,00
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Please select the frame colour of your choice

Secure shipping

This work ships from Delft in the Netherlands. Directly from our studio where it was made.

14 - Day Return

This Limited Edition can be returned till 14 Days after receiving the work.

Talk to the Artist for advice

We are happy to help you with any question you might have about the artwork. You can reach the artist personally on weekdays call (+31)(0)641430026. In the weekends availability may be limited.

About the work

  • This artwork is based on satellite Geo-information, OpenStreetMap data and opensource governmental housing data, this base of realism is then hand tailored for aesthetics through careful selection of scale, road width and the overall cut. Our in-house integrated cutting technology ensures each of the five layers is precisely cut, followed by thorough hand cleaning and inspection on an illuminated glass plate for flawless quality. Layers are manually assembled with precision, compressed to bond, then varnished and framed in a Nielsen frame from Germany. symbolizing a perfect blend of technology and craftsmanship in each unique piece.

  • This work is made in our Nordic style
    A combination of off white Sycamore with warmer tones of brown oak, contrasted with white Birch wood for all building footprints. This style has a spring like feel to it presenting a very rich colour palette and wonderful details. The depth of 5 layers gives an extraordinary perspective to the work due to the larger field of depth and the shadows which result. The work is meant to intrigue and provide a wealth of detail such that one's attention keeps getting drawn to it.

  • Type: Limited edition
    Editions
    : 20
    Signed: Signed on the back of the art and on the back of the frame
    Year: 2023
    Scale: 1:
    Number of Layers:
    Layer thickness: 1.1 mm
    Size of the Frame32.5 cm x 32.5 cm
    Materials: 

    • Sycamore
    • European Oak
    • Birch
    • Forest Green Embossed Paper
    • Dark Blue-green Embossed Paper
  • Please follow the following guidelines to keep your art in perfect condition:

    1. Do not place your artwork in direct sunlight to prevent discoloration by the suns UV rays. A nice location with indirect light or a daylight spot light is the best choice.

    2. Keep your work between 35 and 65% relative humidity. Particularly higher values over longer periods of time can harm the wood structure beyond repair. Follow the following practical guidelines:

    a. In practice do not place it directly above or underneath heat sources (radiators, chimneys or air-co) which can lead to very dry air.
    b. Keep your art away from humid areas like the bathroom or cellars.
    c. In case you live in a very humid place consider getting a de-humidifier. Besides being great for preserving your art, your own health will benefit considerably.

Advice for display

This work can be best admired from medium to close range on a wall space or leaning against a wall. For a feeling of the relative size; the grey frame in the image is the size of this work compared to our other sizes and a person. It looks best in a small to medium sized room. Alternatively combined with other works it will work well in a larger space. Consider to combine it with natural lighting, this ideally comes down to a spotlight with a colour temperature of 5000 - 5500 Kelvin, illuminating the work from above. It will present the natural wood colours and structure of the work at its best.

Specifications of the Art frame
Width: 32.5 cm
Height: 32.5 cm
Frame profile width: 16 mm
Profile depth: 2.5 cm
Wall hook: Yes
Stand: No
Frame Made by: Nielsen Design GmbH, Germany


Specifications of the Glass
Glass type: Museum Glass UV70
This glass provides a great viewing experience due to its anti-reflective layer and >98% translucency. In addition it has a UV Filter which blocks more than 70% of the incoming UV radiation. This will considerably slow down discoloration of the wood and protect your art.


Packaging

This work arrives packaged in an elegant black giftbox. These are designed by us and are made from recycled cardboard.


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Materials

The following materials are used in your artwork.

Image of the Sycamore (wood) we use in our art, maplab

Sycamore

Sycamore has an off-white to creamy hue and a very fine grain. The dense structure and high hardness make it ideal for cutting very intricate networks of roads. Its light-reflecting quality enhances the delicacy and brightness of our work. We source our Sycamore from European forests where it is sustainably harvested.

Image of our Oak which we use in our artwork, maplab

European Oak

European Oak, a premium hardwood from the forests of Eurasia, is known for its durability and elegant aesthetics. It features a warm brown to golden color that matures beautifully. Each piece showcases unique characteristics like mineral streaks, color variations and growth rings adding individuality to our Artworks. It is a timeless wood which blends the essence of European woodlands into any design.

Birch

Birch has a white, satin like surface and due to its fine grain it holds detail extremely well. As one of the whitest natural woods we use it often as a contrast layer with respect to other wood species. Our Birch comes from Finland and meets all requirements for sustainable foresting.

Forest Green Embossed Paper

A slightly darker shade of green quite like matured leaves of a deciduous forest. The embossing pattern makes the light reflect at different angles, just like on an canopy or grassland.

Dark Blue-green Embossed Paper

This darker shade of blue-green is precisely the colour we were looking for in representing the bodies of water in our works. The embossed wave pattern makes the waters more dynamic and realistic. We find that an addition of dark green to the blue makes it combine fantastic with the browns of the wood and the greenery.


Why choose this work

Unique natural look

Our unique combination of hardwoods of different natural colour and thick embossed specialty paper creates a stunning look.

Limited Edition

This work is part of a Limited edition which will not be made again in this form.

You will keep finding new details

Our specialty is our level of detail we put in every work. Up to the
smallest of roads and buildings are represented in your work and are based on real life information.

Support Healthy Forest growth

A tree is planted for every work we sell via our partner Tree-Nation.


FAQs

Have a look at the about page there you will find a nice overview of the design and creation process.

Most Limited editions we keep a stock of 1 or 2 works. This means that we can send it the next business day. To be certain please send us an email.

This is a Limited Edition Series. A such we do not alter the work. We advice to request a custom work. Custom request

This is possible since we make the limited editions on demand. Please add this request to the notes. Or send us an seperate email.

All our hardwood comes from sustainanbly managed forests. In terms of Origin all wood types come from Europe, with the exception of Sapele Mahogany. Which comes from Africa. Learn more about the materials on our materials page.

Please have a look at the section above 'advice for display'. There you will see the relative size compared to some other options. Since this is a limited edition we do not make it in other sizes. We can make you a custom work in which you are free to choose from the size range.


Design and Manufacturing

Follow the link below for more information on the design and manufacturing process