VOC Ships, Native People & Coastal Views of Islands near Papua New Guinea, 1726
€ 440
Original antique · The actual sheet photographed · Certificate of authenticity on request · Sold unframed · Worldwide shipping from € 15 (rates)
Date
1726
Sheet size
34 × 40 cm (13.4 × 15.7 in)
Condition
Good
Reference
BGRN-094
Condition
General age-related toning. Small worm hole, lower part folding line. Please review the images for further condition details.
About this sheet
Antique print titled 'Het Eylandt Takel, als gy daar langhs seylt (..)'.
Five engravings on one sheet showing the native boats and peoples and coastal views of islands near New Guinea. Dutch (V.O.C.) sailing ships and various local craft fill the foreground. 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. Small worm hole, lower part folding line. Please study image carefully.
