Antique Print-DEPARTURE OF SHIPS-CHRISTOFFEL COLUMBUS-vd Aa-1707

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 A 2 (Pag. 39).: This plate shows the departure of Christoffel Columbus ships on his way to undiscovered lands in 1492. 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: ‘De roemwaardige scheeps-togt van Christoffel Kolumbus door hem allereerst in den Jare 1492. ten overstaan van haar Katholyke Majesteyten, als Ammiraal van den Oceaan, ter ontdekking gedaan na de West-Indische Landschappen. (Transl.: The famous sea-voyage of Christoffel Columbus. First done by him in 1492, for the Catholic Majesties, as sea Admiral, for the discovery of the West-Indian landscapes.)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-DEPARTURE OF SHIPS-CHRISTOFFEL COLUMBUS-VD AA

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