Decorative Engraving of VOC Battle Ships Attacking Palembang in Sumatra, ca.1700

Maritime · 17th century

Decorative Engraving of VOC Battle Ships Attacking Palembang in Sumatra, ca.1700

€ 890

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

Date: 1700
Sheet size: 31.3 × 35.7 cm (12.3 × 14.1 in)
Condition: Good
Reference: PCT-57947

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

GoodWear consistent with age and use.

About this sheet

Antique print titled 'La Ville de Palimbang dans L’Ile de Sumatra.'

A very decorative, impressive engraving of Palembang in Sumatra. Two views on one sheet. In the upper part the overall view with a sea battle in the foreground. Below the burning city, finely engraved ships and a compass rose. The VOC decided to gain a foothold in Palembang because of the rich gold deposits and pewter mining possibilities. On the engraving, we see the small fortress of 1. Cambare, 2. Fort Matapurl. 3 Fort Bamagangian & 4. The Royal Palace. All under siege by a large number of Dutch ships, the fortifications going up in flames. Source unknown, to be determined.

Artists and Engravers: Pieter van der Aa was born 1659 in Leyden, Holland. He started his own book publishing business when he was twenty-three. Within fifty years in his business, he published a huge amount of highly decorative maps and atlases. His Nouvel Atlas was reissued by Covens & Mortier. He died 1733 in Leyden.

Condition: Good, given age. Soft small crease top right. Original middle fold as issued. General age-related toning and/or occasional minor defects from handling. Please study image carefully.