Antique Print of the Baptism of the King of Congo in Africa, 1747

Reference
BG-13009-125
Maker
Jakob van der Schley
Date
1747
Region
Africa
Category
Engraving
Sheet size
27.0 x 20.0 cm (10.6 x 7.9 in)
Condition
Good
Availability
Available
Price
EUR 260

Antique print titled 'Dooping des Konings van Kongo'. Print of the baptism of the King of Congo. This print originates from Prévost's 'Histoire générale des Voyages'.

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: Good. General age-related toning, blank verso. Minor wear an soling. Blank verso, please study image carefully. Date: 1747 Overall size: 20 x 27 cm. Image size: 14 x 20 cm.

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