Antique Print of Japanese Punishmentsm Including Decapitation, 1747

Reference
PCT-5304
Date
1747
Region
Asia
Category
Engraving
Sheet size
24.5 x 18.0 cm (9.6 x 7.1 in)
Availability
Available
Price
EUR 220

Antique print titled ‘Suplices du Japon - Straf-Oefeninge in Japon‘. This print depicts Japanese punishments. Originates from a Dutch edition of 'Histoire générale des voyages' by Antoine-François Prévost.Artists and Engravers: Engraved by J. van Schley. Jakob van der Schley (Amsterdam, 1715-1779) was a Dutch draughtsman and engraver, who studied under Bernard Picart, and whose style he subsequently copied.

Artists and Engravers: Engraved by J. van Schley. Jakob van der Schley (Amsterdam, 1715-1779) was a Dutch draughtsman and engraver, who studied under Bernard Picart, and whose style he subsequently copied.

Condition: Very good, general age-related toning. Blank verso, please study image carefully. Date: 1747 Overall size: 18 x 24.5 cm. Image size: 14 x 19.5 cm.

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