Print Description
The capture / siege of Den Briel on April 1st, 1572.
Made by Jan Luyken after own design.
Medium: Engraving / Etching on hand laid (verge) paper.
Sheet size: 40.7 x 37.7 cm (16.02 x 14.84 inch). Image size: 34.1 x 26.5 cm. (13.43 x 10.43 inch).
Condition: very good, given age. Light foxing, soilng and creasing. Original fold as issued. General age-related toning and/or occasional minor defects from handling. Please study scan carefully.
CAPTURE-SIEGE-DEN BRIEL | PCO-E14-31
BACKGROUND INFORMATION
This attractive print was published in ‘Gescheidenissen der Vereenigde Nederlanden, by Le Clerc’, Amsterdam 1730.
Biography engraver: Johannes Luyken was a Dutch poet, illustrator, and engraver. Amsterdam born (1649-1712), Jan was a very important etcher in the period after Rembrandt. His artistry is distinguished by its clarity and detail.
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