Antique Print of Government Houses in Batavia (Jakarta), Indonesia, 1682

€ 170

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

Date: 1682
Mapmaker / artist: Johannes Nieuhof
Sheet size: 14 × 20 cm (5.5 × 7.9 in)
Condition: Fair
Reference: BG-04255

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

Dutch text on verso. Please review the images for further condition details.

About this sheet

Antique print titled 'Stats Meesters en Konstenars Woningen'. This print depicts houses of government officials and artists in Batavia, Indonesia.

Originates from 'Gedenkweerdige Brasiliaense Zee en Lantreize ...' by Johan Nieuhof, published by Jacob van Meurs, Amsterdam, 1682. First and only Dutch edition. Later amended English edition published by Churchill in 1744.

Artists and Engravers: Johan / Jan / Johannes Nieuhof / Nieuhoff / Neuhof (1618-1672) was a Dutch traveler who wrote about his journeys to Brazil, China and India.

Image size: 16 x 13 cm.