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Antique Portrait of Schelte Adamsz Bolswert by Lommelin, circa 1650

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Antique portrait titled 'Scelte a Bolswart calcographus Antverpiae'. Portrait of the engraver Schelte Adamsz Bolswert. Schelte was born at Bolsward, and worked in Haarlem (1612-17) and Amsterdam early on in his career before later living in Brussels and Antwerp, where he died. Schelte worked regularly with Rubens and Van Dyck (from whose portrait this engraving was made). Artists and Engravers: Adriaen Lommelin, Flemish engraver. Condition: Good, age-related toning and some stains. Minor defects from handling, please study image carefully. Date: c.1650 Overall Size: 22 x 31.5 cm. Image Size: 19.5 x 28.5 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: 12.41 in (31.5 cm)Width: 8.67 in (22 cm)Depth: 0 in (0.01 mm)
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  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    circa 1650
  • Condition:
    Condition: Good, age-related toning and some stains. Minor defects from handling, please study image carefully.
  • Seller Location:
    Langweer, NL
  • Reference Number:
    Seller: BG-05374'1stDibs: LU3054329272382
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