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Antique Print of the Baptism of the King of Congo in Africa, 1747

€ 150

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

Date
1747
Mapmaker / artist
Jakob van der Schley
Sheet size
27.1 × 20.1 cm (10.7 × 7.9 in)
Reference
JAK-597

Condition

General age-related toning, blank verso. Some wear/creasing. Blank verso. Please review the images for further condition details.

About this sheet

Antique print titled 'Dooping des Konings van Kongo'. Print of the baptism of the King of Congo. This print originates from Prévost's 'Histoire générale des Voyages'.

Artists and Engravers: Engraved by J. van Schley. Jakob van der Schley (Amsterdam, 1715-1779) was a Dutch draughtsman and engraver, who studied under Bernard Picart, and whose style he subsequently copied.

Condition: General age-related toning, blank verso. Some wear/creasing. Blank verso, please study image carefully.
Date: 1747
Overall size: 20.1 x 27.1 cm.
Image size: 13.9 x 19.7 cm.

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Antique Print of the Baptism of the King of Congo in Africa, 1747
Antique Print of the Baptism of the King of Congo in Africa, 1747
1747 · Ref. JAK-597 · € 150
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