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Old Print of Ascension Island with Ships, a Whale and Flying Fish, 1601

About the Item

Antique print, titled: 'Vera effigies et delineato Insulae Ascenstio …' - Bird's eye view of Ascension Island. Five large sailing ships in the background and flying fish and waterfowl in the foreground. On the rear an image of four ships sailing towards a whale, accompanied by fowl, flying fish and dolphins. From 'Indiae Orientalis', 1598-1604. Artists and Engravers: Made by an anonymous engraver after 'Jean Theodore de Bry'. Jean Theodore de Bry (1561-1623).
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 12.41 in (31.5 cm)Width: 7.49 in (19 cm)Depth: 0 in (0.02 mm)
  • Materials and Techniques:
  • Period:
    1600-1609
  • Date of Manufacture:
    1601
  • Condition:
    Condition: Good, given age. Right margin cropped close to the image edge. Stains in the lower right and top left edge, as well as in the top left of the image. The image on the rear with two small stains. General age-related toning.
  • Seller Location:
    Langweer, NL
  • Reference Number:
    Seller: PCT-567871stDibs: LU3054327358062
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