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Old Engraving of The Catching of Horses on Jafnapatnam, Ceylon 'Sri Lanka', 1672

About the Item

Antique print, titled: 'Paardevangst op Jafnapatnam' - This plate shows the catching of horses on Jafnapatnam. The province of Jaffna , and specially the fort at Jaffnapatnam were the last Portuguese holdings in Ceylon / Sri Lanka before they were driven out by the Dutch in 1658. Source unknown, to be determined. Artists and engravers: Made by 'Philip Baldaeus' after an anonymous artist. Author: Philip Baldaeus (1632-1672). Father Philippus Baldaeus, Baelde or Philip Balde (October 1632, Delft - 1672, Geervliet) was a Dutch minister. He went to Jaffna, Ceylon with an invading Dutch force during 17th Century. As the first European he documented the life, language and culture of Tamil people, living in the north of the island. It is a great historical record, similar to Mahawamsa, and it was immediately published in Dutch and German (with many beautiful plates). Some plates in this work signed G. Appelmans fe., being the engraver.
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 30.5 in (77.47 cm)Width: 37 in (93.98 cm)Depth: 0.002 in (0.06 mm)
  • Materials and Techniques:
  • Period:
    1670-1679
  • Date of Manufacture:
    1672
  • Condition:
    Wear consistent with age and use. Condition: Good, given age. Edges browned. A few small spots. Original middle fold as issued. General age-related toning and/or occasional minor defects from handling. Please study scan carefully.
  • Seller Location:
    Langweer, NL
  • Reference Number:
    Seller: PCT-587341stDibs: LU3054327255092

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