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Rare Engraving Picturing Fish from Crete and Dutch Ships, Coloured, 1688
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Antique print, titled: 'A. Scaro vario - B. Scarius.' - Kreta nu Kandia on top of the page. This original antique print shows fish from Crete with ships in the background. Dutch text on verso.
Source unknown, to be determined.
Artists and Engravers: Made by 'Olfert Dapper' after an anonymous artist. Made by 'Olfert Dapper' after an anonymous artist. Olfert Dapper (c. 1635 - 1689) was a Dutch physician and writer. He wrote books about history and geography, although he never travelled outside Holland. Until today, his book Description of Africa (1668) is a key text for Africanists.
Technic: Copperplate engraving / etching with hand colouring on hand laid (verge) paper.
Condition: Good, given age. General age-related toning and/or occasional minor defects from handling. Please study scan carefully.
Date: 1688
Overall size: 7.8 x 12.1 inch
Image size: 0.001 x 6.1 x 4.8 inch.
- Dimensions:Height: 12.1 in (30.74 cm)Width: 7.8 in (19.82 cm)Depth: 0.001 in (0.03 mm)
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- Date of Manufacture:1688
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- Seller Location:Langweer, NL
- Reference Number:Seller: PCT-627951stDibs: LU3054325635362
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