Print of the Death of Bowaneca Bahu Maha Raja, Shot by the Portugese in Ceylon

Reference
BGRN-218
Region
Asia
Category
Engraving
Sheet size
33.5 x 21.0 cm (13.2 x 8.3 in)
Condition
Good
Availability
Available
Price
EUR 170

Untitled print of the Death of Bowaneca Bahu Maha Raja, who got shot to death by the Portugese. Text on verso. This print originates from 'Oud en Nieuw Oost-Indiën' by F. Valentijn.

Artists and Engravers: François Valentijn (1666-1727), a missionary, worked at Amboina from 1684 to 1694 and 1705 to 1713 and travelled extensively in the VOC's lands.

Condition: Good, general age-related toning and some foxing. Please study image carefully. Date: 1726 Overall size: 21 x 33.5 cm. Image size: 18 x 15 cm.

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