Antique Print of the King of Arrakan by Schouten, 1708

About the Item

Antique print titled 'Beschryving van de vijf-jarige verschijning des Koninks van Arakan, die met groote pragt en heerlikheyt geschiet.' View of the 5 yearly appearance of the King of Arrakan, with great beauty and display. Arrakan, present day Burma in 1660. This print originates from 'Wouter Schoutens, Reys-Togten naar en door Oost-Indien (..)', 2nd. edition, published by Andries van Damme, Amsterdam, 1708. Artists and Engravers: Wouter Schouten (1638-1704) joined the Dutch VOC as a surgeon on an adventureous expedition to the East Indies during the years 1658-1665. In 1660 he was present at the Dutch siege of Makassar (in Sulawesi) and he participated in the campaigns of Rucklof van Goens along the Malabar coast. He also visited Bengal, Arakan, Colombo, Sumatra, the Moluccas, and Ambonia. Etchings by C. Decker and J. Kip. Condition: Fine, given age. A faint brown stain in the top margin (not affecting image). General age-related toning and/or occasional light stains from handling. Please study image carefully. Date: 1708 Overall size: 16.5 x 21.5 cm. Image size: 14 x 19 cm. Whilst cartography holds a special place in our collection, we also offer thousands of antique prints covering fields of interest as diverse as architecture, natural history, religion, ethnology and many more. Antique prints have long been appreciated for both their aesthetic and investment value. They were the product of engraved, etched or lithographed plates. These plates were handmade out of wood or metal, which required an incredible level of skill, patience and craftsmanship. Whether you have a house with Victorian furniture or more contemporary decor an old engraving can enhance your living space. We offer a wide range of authentic antique prints for any budget.

Dimensions:

Height: 8.47 in (21.5 cm)Width: 6.5 in (16.5 cm)Depth: 0 in (0.01 mm)

Materials and Techniques:

Paper

Period:

18th Century

Date of Manufacture:

1708

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Seller Location:

Langweer, NL

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