Valentijn, Fortress on Cheribon or Cirebon, Java, Indonesia, 1726, Print

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Antique print titled 'Caarte van het fort de Beschermer Gelegen op Tsjeribon. Caarte van de Pagger op Tagal. ' A … Read more Antique print titled 'Caarte van het fort de Beschermer Gelegen op Tsjeribon. Caarte van de Pagger op Tagal. ' A plan of the fortress 'de Beschermer' located on Cheribon (Java) and a plan of the small fort (Pagger or Pagar) near Tegal. 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, given age. Two tiny holes, reinforced using contemporary paper backed with acid free archival tape. General age-related toning and/or occasional minor defects from handling. Please study image carefully. Date: 1726 Overall size: 20.1 x 32.8 cm. Image size: 18.2 x 30.4 cm. Antique prints have long been appreciated for both their aesthetic and nvestment value. They were the product of engraved, etched or lithographed plates. These plates were handmade out of wood or metal, which required an incredible level of skill, patience and craftsmanship. Whether you have a house with Victorian furniture or more contemporary decor an old engraving can enhance your living space. We offer a wide range of authentic antique prints for any budget. See less