Description
‘De Spaansche oorlogsvloot van den Jaere MDLXXXVIII.’
Etching / engraving on hand laid (verge) paper. Watermark: yes.
Sheet size: 40,5 x 34 cm. (15,9 x 13,4 inch). Image size: 34,5 x 27 cm. (13,6 x 10,6 inch).
This attractive print originates from: P. Bor Christiaensz., Oorsprongk, begin, en vervolgh der Nederlandsche Oorlogen, Amsterdam 1679-1684, 4 volumes, dl. III (1681), p. 322. Ref: Hollstein Dutch 9.
Made by ‘Jan Luyken’ after own design. Jan Luiken / Luyken (1649-1712) belonged to the best engravers of the period. His son Casper (1672-1708) often assisted with the making of the prints.
Condition: Good, given age. Fold as published. Black spots from manganese fragments, from paper making process. Small brownish edges on rear. Small restored tear in right margin. General age-related toning and/or occasional minor defects from handling. Please study scan carefully.
Keywords: SPANISH ARMADA-NAVAL BATTLE-INVINCIBLE FLEET-FRIGATE-GALLEY-DUTCH ENGLISH SHIPS-BANNER LEIDEN
RBOS-A6-50



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