Fortified Island in the Aegean Archipelago with Ships at Sea, circa 1680

Maritime · 17th century

Fortified Island in the Aegean Archipelago with Ships at Sea, circa 1680

€ 220

Original antique · The actual sheet photographed · Certificate of authenticity on request · Sold unframed · Worldwide shipping from € 15 (rates)

Date: 1680
Sheet size: 17 × 28.5 cm (6.7 × 11.2 in)
Condition: Good
Reference: BG-14036-5

What the condition grades mean

Excellent: Bright and clean, with no faults worth mentioning.
Very good: Only light signs of age, such as faint toning.
Good: Normal signs of age for a sheet of this period: toning, some foxing, small marks or neat old repairs.
Fair: Clear faults such as staining, tears or repairs, priced to match.

Every fault we see is written in the condition note, and the whole sheet is shown uncropped in the photos.

Condition

Good condition with strong details, light foxing, minor handling marks, slight edge wear, due to age and handling.

About this sheet

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.

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.