Antique Print of the Inhabitants of Amsterdam Island by Van Schley, 1759

Reference
JAK-601
Date
1759
Region
Europe
Category
Engraving
Sheet size
25.8 x 19.0 cm (10.2 x 7.5 in)
Availability
Available
Price
EUR 80

Antique print titled 'Inwoonders van 't Eiland Amsterdam'. Print of the inhabitants of Amsterdam island, also known as Île Amsterdam, New Amsterdam, or Nouvelle Amsterdam. This print originates from a Dutch edition of 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: General age-related toning, blank verso. Some wear/creasing. Blank verso, please study image carefully. Date: 1759 Overall size: 19 x 25.8 cm. Image size: 14.1 x 18.1 cm.

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