Antique Print of Amsterdam Island in the Indian Ocean by Valentijn, 1726

Reference
BGRN-078
Date
1726
Region
Europe
Category
Engraving
Sheet size
34.0 x 20.0 cm (13.4 x 7.9 in)
Condition
Good
Availability
Available
Price
EUR 220

Antique print Indonesia titled 'T Eylant Amsterdam'. Two engravings on one sheet showing the native boats and peoples of Amsterdam Island in the Indian Ocean. Dutch (V.O.C.) sailing ships and various local craft fill the foreground, the fortifications and buildings along the coast are illustrated. 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. Small worm hole outside image. Please study image carefully. Date: 1726 Overall size: 20 x 34 cm. Image size: 17.5 x 29 cm.

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