Antique Print of the Siege of Grave, 1730

Reference
BG-01738
Date
1730
Region
Europe
Category
Engraving
Sheet size
38.0 x 45.0 cm (15.0 x 17.7 in)
Condition
Good
Availability
Available
Price
EUR 300

Antique print titled 'De Stadt Grave, door den Prins van Parma, in den jaar 1586, belegert'. This print depicts the siege of Grave by the Count of Parma. Originates from 'Geschiedenissen der Vereenigde Nederlanden (..)' by Jean le Clerc.

Artists and Engravers: The author of this work is Jean Le Clerc / Joannes Clericus (1657-1736). From Hugenot origin, he studied filosophy, hebrew and theology in Geneva and travelled in Europe. He objected the calvinistic orthodoxie and influenced by Grotius, Episcopius, Van Limborch and others, he moved to Amsterdam, where he became a Remonstrant. He became a professor at the Remonstrant seminary, a writer and publisher.

Condition: Good, general age-related toning. Original folding line, blank verso. Small defect in the sky and a repair on the tree and near folding line (outside image). Please study image carefully. Date: 1730 Overall size: 45 x 38 cm. Image size: 34.5 x 26 cm.

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