Antique Portrait of Hendrick Zwaardecroon, Governor of the Dutch East Indies

Reference
BG-01791'
Region
Asia
Category
Engraving
Sheet size
33.0 x 20.0 cm (13.0 x 7.9 in)
Condition
Good
Availability
Available
Price
EUR 330

Antique portrait titled 'Hendrik Swaardekroon, Gouverneur Generaal van Nederlands Indiën'. Old portrait of Hendrick Zwaardecroon, Governor-General of the Dutch East Indies from 1718 to 1725. This print originates from 'Oud en Nieuw Oost-Indiën' by F. Valentijn.

Artists and Engravers: François Valentijn (1666-1727), a missionary, worked at Amboina from 1684 to 1694 and 1705 to 1713 and travelled extensively in the VOC's lands.

Condition: Good, general age-related toning. Please study image carefully. Date: 1726 Overall size: 20 x 33 cm. Image size: 18 x 29 cm.

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