Maritime · 17th century
€ 220
One of a kind: this is the sheet in the photographs. Ships from Langweer, the Netherlands.
Good condition with strong details, light foxing, minor handling marks, slight edge wear, due to age and handling.
This copperplate engraving depicts a dramatic scene of a fortified island rising from the sea, surrounded by ships navigating rough waters in the Aegean Archipelago. The island is dominated by towers and fortifications, emphasizing its strategic importance. Figures are shown observing the maritime activity from the rocky shore in the foreground. Attributed to Jan Peeters as the delineator and published by Jacob Peeters, this engraving exemplifies the artistic and geographic documentation of the Mediterranean region in the late 17th century.
Condition:
The engraving is in good condition with clear impressions and sharp details. Light foxing is visible, mainly in the margins, along with minor handling marks. Slight edge wear but does not detract from the overall visual quality.
