Antique Print of Dutch Colonists Fighting Indonesian Natives, circa 1726

Reference
BG-01786
Date
1726
Region
Europe
Category
Engraving
Sheet size
33.0 x 20.0 cm (13.0 x 7.9 in)
Condition
Good
Availability
Available
Price
EUR 110

Antique print titled 'Ter nagedachtenis van D.E.D. Heer Cornelis Speelman (.)'. Old print of Dutch colonists fighting Indonesian natives. Below, a commemmorative plaque to Cornelis Speelman. 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: 17 x 29 cm.

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