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Antique Voc Portrait of De Carpentier, Governor-General of the Dutch East Indies

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Antique portrait titled 'Pieter de Carpentier, Gouverneur Generaal van Nederlands Indiën'. Old portrait of Pieter de Carpentier, Dutch administrator of the Dutch East India Company (VOC) who served as Governor-General there from 1623 to 1627. The Gulf of Carpentaria in northern Australia is named after him. This print originates from 'Oud en Nieuw Oost-Indiën' by F. Valentijn. Artists and Engravers: François Valentijn (1666-1727), a missionary, worked at Amboina from 1684 to 1694 and 1705 to 1713 and travelled extensively in the VOC's lands. Condition: Good, general age-related toning. Minor wear, blank verso. Please study image carefully. Date: 1726 Overall size: 21 x 33 cm. Image size: 17 x 29 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 in (33 cm)Width: 8.27 in (21 cm)Depth: 0 in (0.01 mm)
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  • Date of Manufacture:
    1726
  • Condition:
    Condition: Good, general age-related toning. Minor wear, blank verso. Please study image carefully.
  • Seller Location:
    Langweer, NL
  • Reference Number:
    Seller: BGRN-276'1stDibs: LU3054329271872
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