Name: Antique Print-SLAVES-SLAVERY-REDEEMED CHRISTIANS-Luyken-ca. 1682-1684.
SKU: RB-1070
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Antique Print-SLAVES-SLAVERY-REDEEMED CHRISTIANS-Luyken-ca. 1682-1684.

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‘VERLOSTE SLAAVEN BEDANCKEN DE E. HEEREN BURGEMEESTEREN VAN AMSTERDAM OP HET STADHUIJS VOOR HAER VERLOSSINGHE”

– This print shows a large group of 178 redeemed Christian slaves thank the mayors of Amsterdam for their liberation in the Citizens’ Hall of the city hall.

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SKU: RB-1070 Category: Netherlands Tag: History

Description

This print shows a large group of 178 redeemed Christian slaves thank the mayors of Amsterdam for their liberation in the Citizens’ Hall of the city hall.

Made by after an anonymous artist.

Medium: Engraving on hand laid (verge) paper.

Sheet size: 28.2 x 17 cm (11.1 x 6.69 inch). Image size: 27.6 x 16.7 cm. (10.87 x 6.57 inch).

Condition: good, given age. Folds as published. Upper right corner with paperloss been restored. Creases in corners. Diagonal fold. General age-related toning and/or occasional minor defects from handling. Please study scan carefully.

SLAVES-SLAVERY-REDEEMED CHRISTIANS-TOWN HALL-AMSTERDAM-NETHERLANDS | RB-A7-28

BACKGROUND INFORMATION

This attractive print was published ca. 1682-1684.

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.