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Antique Print of a Beached Whale by Van der Gouwen 'c.1680'

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About the Item

Antique print titled 'Een Walvisch lang zo voeten, gestrandt op de Hollandtse zee-kust, tusschen Schevelingen en Katwyk, in Sprokkelmaandt, 1598'. Beautiful original antique print of the beach between Scheveningen and Katwijk, the Netherlands. It depicts a large sperm whale that has washed ashore and may figures. Engraved by Gilliam van der Gouwen after Jacob Matham. Published circa 1680.
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 20.28 in (51.5 cm)Width: 22.64 in (57.5 cm)Depth: 1.19 in (3 cm)
  • Materials and Techniques:
  • Period:
    Late 17th Century
  • Date of Manufacture:
    circa 1680
  • Condition:
    General age-related toning, original folding line. Minor wear. Frame included, good condition with only a few small defects. Please study images carefully.
  • Seller Location:
    Langweer, NL
  • Reference Number:
    Seller: BG-051001stDibs: LU3054324315432

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