Waterpoort Sneek – Painting by numbers / Paint by numbers
In collaboration with the Leeuwarder Courant and the Friesch Dagblad, we have a special promotion for the readers in our webshop. In collaboration with the photographer Jaap Terpstra we have currently designed 6 new canvases. All photos were taken in Friesland, and show the beautiful Frisian landscape.
One of these paintings by Painting by Numbers is the canvas with the Waterpoort in Sneek.
Water gate Sneek
The Sneeker Waterpoort is a water gate over the Hoogendster pipe in Sneek. The gate consists of two octagonal towers, with a bridge in between over the shipping route between the De Kolk and the Stadsgracht in the city center, and above the bridge a gatekeeper's house. Sneek had four other water gates and two land gates, all of which have been demolished. The Waterpoort remained and is today the symbol of Sneek. This symbol can be found in the mainsail of the Sneeker skûtsje Sneker Pan, and in the sails and clothing of the Sneeker sailmaker Gaastra.
The water gate was probably built around 1492, at the same time as the city wall around the city. The gate served to close off water access to the city. The water gate was built on the Hoogendster pipe (a pipe is a narrow water passage). In 1613 the gate was converted into an ornamental gate because it no longer had a military function. From that moment on, the gate basically has its current appearance. The architect is also unknown. A thorough renovation followed in 1757.
In 1785 the gate was given a guard house. The middle section now had a strong 18th-century appearance. From 1825, the city was no longer closed at night, so that the gate definitively lost its function. In the 19th century, all other gates around Sneek were demolished. It also looked bad in front of the water gate as steamboats couldn't fit under it. Yet the gate has remained under pressure from the population. In 1877 it was restored according to a design by the nationally renowned architect Isaac Gosschalk, executed by Johannes Philippus Hogendijk. Gosschalk reversed the 18th-century changes and restored the early-17th-century condition. He gave a free interpretation of the original central part, which strongly determined the current appearance of the gate.
Source: Wikipedia
Content package painting by numbers Waterpoort Sneek:
With all our painting by numbers packages you will receive several brushes, acrylic paint and most importantly the canvas. Numbers are printed on the canvas that you can color in yourself with acrylic paint. This seems easier than it is. It takes a lot of patience and perseverance to complete this painting. Do you dare?
You will receive per painting by numbers canvas:
- 3 brushes
- Paint (no mixing required)
- Manual (NL-EN-FR)
- Cloth size: 50 x 40 cm
- Difficulty level 3
Painting by numbers
Painting by numbers also known as Paint by Numbers, Painting by Numbers and Painting by Numbers, is a fun hobby that has made a comeback. Painting by numbers used to be really something for children, but now we have versions especially for adults. A fun activity where the result is always astonishing. You don't have to be a painter to make a beautiful painting. Give this soothing and relaxing hobby a try and you'll be hooked in no time. Also nice to give as a gift. Due to the many different categories, there is always something for you.
Painting by numbers is stress-reducing and relaxing
Did you know that painting by numbers / paint by numbers is good for your health and it is very relaxing? Painting distracts you from your daily worries and stress. It relieves stress such as muscle tension, joint pain, headache and other physical complaints. It has a calming and almost therapeutic effect. Many therapists recommend painting when you suffer from stress or burnout complaints. So if this bothers you, give it a try! It is an ideal hobby to relax. It is also good for your concentration and fine motor skills. Filling in the boxes with a number are sometimes very small and therefore extreme concentration is very important. By concentrating on the details of your painting, you build essential skills in focus. You can use this skill in your daily life.
Paint by numbers good for hours of painting fun!
Painting by numbers / paint by numbers for adults seems easier than it is. The higher the difficulty, the more and the smaller the painting surfaces will be. Painting numbers requires extreme concentration, which means you won't be finished in a few hours. Depending on the difficulty, you will spend an average of 25-40 hours per painting. Once you're done, you can be really proud of the result!
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