Description

Etching and engraving on hand laid (verge) paper. on paper.

Size in cm: The overall size is ca. 38 x 20 cm. The image size is ca. 28 x 15.5 cm. Size in inch: The overall size is ca. 15 x 7.9 inch. The image size is ca. 11 x 6.1 inch.

Antique print, titled: ‘Batavia.’ – Panoramic view of Batavia, Indonesia. VOC ships in the foreground. From: ‘Batavische Arcadia […]’, by J. van Heemskerk, 8yh ed. published in Leiden by Wed. A. Honkoop en Zoon, and Johannes le Mair, 1765. This pastoral novel was a great success in its Home country. Editing was done by a famous professor of Amsterdam (Caspar Barleus). Artists and Engravers: Made by ‘A. van Laan’ after an anonymous artist. Possibly by Adolf van der Laan (1684-1742) who was a Dutch draughtsman and engraver.

Condition: Very good, given age. Left paper edge a bit irregular from binding. Origeinal vertical folds as issued. Light foxing. General age-related toning and/or occasional minor defects from handling. Please study scan carefully.

Keywords: ANTIQUE PRINT-BATAVIA-DJAKARTA-INDONESIA-PANORAMA-HEEMSKERK-VAN LAAN

PCOX-C8-34