Antique Print of Fort Metal Cross or Dixcove, Ghana

Reference
BG-09432
Maker
Jakob van der Schley
Region
World
Category
Engraving
Sheet size
25.0 x 19.5 cm (9.8 x 7.7 in)
Availability
Available
Price
EUR 220

Antique print titled 'Plan du Fort Anglois de Dickscove - Grondtékening van 't Engelsch-Fort Dixkove op de kust van Guinée'. Plan of fort Metal Cross or Dixcove, Ghana. This print originates from 'Historische beschryving der reizen, of Nieuwe en volkoome verzameling van de aller-waardigste en zeldsaamste Zee- en Landtogten' by P. de Hondt.

Artists and Engravers: Engraved by Jakob van der Schley (Amsterdam 1715-1779), a Dutch draughtsman and engraver. He studied under Bernard Picart and became heavily influenced by his style.

Condition: Very good, please study image carefully. Date: 1748 Overall size: 19.5 x 25 cm. Image size: 14.5 x 20 cm.

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