CAREL REYNIERSZ-GOVERNOR GENERAL [After VALENTIJN-VOC, 1724]

Description

Carel Ryniersz, Gouverneur Generaal van Nederlands Indien

Copperplate engraving/etching on hand laid (verge) paper.
Sheet size: 20,5 x 33 cm. Image size: 17 x 28,4 cm.

From the monumental work by François Valentyn: “Oud en nieuw Oost-Indiën, vervattende een naaukeurige en uitvoerige verhandelinge van Nederlands mogentheyd in die gewesten”. Dordrecht/Amsterdam: J. van Braam en G. onder de Linden, 1724/1726. (Transl.: Old and new East-Indies, including an accurate and extensive description of Dutch / VOC controlled territories.)

Made by an anonymous engraver after Valentijn.

Condition: Good, given age. Light scattered foxing, mainly visible on verso. General age-related toning and/or occasional minor defects from handling. Please study scan carefully.

Keywords: CAREL REYNIERSZ-GOVERNOR GENERAL

PCO-A11-24