Antique Print of the Kodungallur Fortress by Van Schley, 1755

Reference
BG-00712
Maker
Jakob van der Schley
Date
1755
Region
Asia
Category
Engraving
Sheet size
25.7 x 39.0 cm (10.1 x 15.4 in)
Condition
Good
Availability
Available
Price
EUR 107

Antique map titled 'Grondtekening van de Fortresse Cranganor, met de buyten-werken, en 't Project van een nieuwe Schans, Gedaan in 't Jaar 1709'. Floor plan of the Kodungallur Fortress, India. Originates from 'Histoire Générale Des Voyages' published by P. de Hondt, 1755.

Artists and Engravers: Jakob van der Schley (Amsterdam 1715-1779) was 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: 1755 Overall size: 39 x 25.7 cm. Image size: 27.2 x 20 cm.

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