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Antique Portrait of Dutch Navigator and Admiral Van Jakob Vanheemskerk, 1618

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Antique portrait titled 'Iacobus Heemskerkius (..)'. Old portrait of Jakob van Heemskerk. This print originates from 'L'histoire des Pays-Bas d'Emanuel de Meteren. Ou recueil des guerres, et choses memorables advenues tant és dits pays, qu'és pays voysins, depuis l'an 1315 (..)'. The navigator and admiral Jacob van Heemskerck (1567-1607) survivor and accomplished admiral, was born in Amsterdam. He took part in two of Willem Barentz's expeditions to the far north in search of a northeast passage to Asia. During the second expedition, their ship became trapped in the ice near Nova Zembla. Artists and Engravers: Emanuel van Meteren or Meteeren (1535-1612) was a Flemish historian and consul for 'the Traders of the Low Countries' in London. Condition: Good, age-related toning. French text on verso, please study image carefully. Date: 1618 Overall size: 20.5 x 34.5 cm. Image size: 12.5 x 15 cm. We sell original antique maps to collectors, historians, educators and interior decorators all over the world. Our collection includes a wide range of authentic antique maps from the 16th to the 20th centuries. Buying and collecting antique maps is a tradition that goes back hundreds of years. Antique maps have proved a richly rewarding investment over the past decade, thanks to a growing appreciation of their unique historical appeal. Today the decorative qualities of antique maps are widely recognized by interior designers who appreciate their beauty and design flexibility. Depending on the individual map, presentation, and context, a rare or antique map can be modern, traditional, abstract, figurative, serious or whimsical. We offer a wide range of authentic antique maps for any budget.
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 13.59 in (34.5 cm)Width: 8.08 in (20.5 cm)Depth: 0 in (0.01 mm)
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  • Date of Manufacture:
    1618
  • Condition:
    Condition: Good, age-related toning. French text on verso, please study image carefully.
  • Seller Location:
    Langweer, NL
  • Reference Number:
    Seller: BGI-00349'1stDibs: LU3054329258482
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