Print Description
The scene shows the capture of Den Briel with ships, soldiers, and smoke-filled skies.
Made by Jan Luyken after own design.
Medium: Engraving on Hand-laid paper paper.
Sheet size: 36.8 x 30.2 cm (14.49 x 11.89 inch). Image size: 34.5 x 27.1 cm. (13.58 x 10.67 inch).
Condition: good, given age. Light foxing, soilng and creasing. Some paper separation at original fold. General age-related toning and/or occasional minor defects from handling. Please study scan carefully.
DEN BRIEL, 1572, JAN LUYKEN, ENGRAVING, HISTORICAL SCENE, CAPTURE, SHIPS, SOLDIERS | PCO-E14-12
BACKGROUND INFORMATION
This attractive print was published in ‘Gescheidenissen der Vereenigde Nederlanden, by Le Clerc’, Amsterdam 1730.
Biography engraver: Jan Luyken (1649-1712) was a Dutch poet, illustrator, and engraver. He is known for his detailed and expressive engravings, often depicting historical and religious themes.
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