Antique Print-LUANDA-SAO-TOME-JOL-WIC-Commelin-1652

Description

Two detailed illustrations: S?o Tom? (above) and Luanda (below), showing Dutch fleet operations.

Made by an anonymous engraver after Commelin.

Medium: Etching on hand-laid (verge) paper.

Sheet size: 38 x 28.6 cm (14.96 x 11.26 inch). Image size: 38 x 28.6 cm. (14.96 x 11.26 inch).

Condition: good, given age. Light soiling, foxing and creasing. Origianl middle fold as issued. Paper edges chipped. General age-related toning and/or occasional minor defects from handling. Please study scan carefully.

LUANDA, S?O TOM?, CORNELIS CORNELISZOON JOL, DUTCH WEST INDIA COMPANY, 1641, NAVAL HISTORY | PCO-EXPO-426

BACKGROUND INFORMATION

Used as an illustration in: I. Commelin, Frederick Hendrick van Nassauw prince van Orangien zyn leven en bedryf, Jodocus Janssonius, Amsterdam 1651, fol. 111.

Reference: FMH 1851.