Print Description
Copperplate engraving on verge type hand laid paper with watermark (not visible on all sheets). on paper.
Size in cm: The overall size is ca. 21 x 18 cm. The image size is ca. 17 x 13 cm. Size in inch: The overall size is ca. 8.3 x 7.1 inch. The image size is ca. 6.7 x 5.1 inch.
Plate B 4 (Pag. 81).: This plate shows Columbus ordering a frightening welcome salvo from his ship for the Indians of Xarague (South-West Haiti). This attractive original old antique print / plate originates from: ‘Naaukeurige Versameling der Gedenk-waardigste Zee en Land-reysen, na Oost en West-Indien, Mitsgaders andere Gewesten, ter eerster Ontdekking enn soo vervolgens van Verscheyde Volkeren, meerendels door Vorsten, of Maatschappyen Derwaarts gesonden, gedaan. Zedert het jaar 1492 tot 1499 …’, (transl.: Accurate accounts of memorable sea and land-voyages, to the East and West Indies and other regions, first discovering by different nations, mostly kings or companies send there. since 1492-1499.), published by Pieter Van Der Aa, Leiden 1706-1708. This particular print is from part of this book: ‘Tweede scheeps-togt van Christoffel Kolumbus, ter nader ontdekking en bemagtiging van nieuwe landen, gedaan na de West-Indien in ‘t jaar 1493. (Transl.: The second sea-voyage of Christoffel Columbus, to further explore and conquer of new land, done in the West-Indies in 1493.)Artists and Engravers: Publisher: Pieter van der Aa (Leiden 1659 – 1733) was a Dutch publisher best known for preparing maps and atlases. Engraver: some plates or emblems in this work have the initials J.G. (Jan Goeree.) Jan Goeree (1670 � 1731) was a draughtsman, engraver, poet and author. mainly active in Amsterdam. The son of Willem Goeree and pupil of Gerard de Lairesse
Condition: Very good given age. General age related toning and light staining. Original folds as issued. Please study scan carefully.
Keywords: ANTIQUE PRINT-CHRISTOFFEL COLUMBUS-INDIAN-SHIP-SALVO-XARAGUE-HAITI-VD AA
PCOX-C6-23
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