J. Meyer, Man in Shackles After Night Robbery, 1677, Etching

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Johannes Meyer jun. (1655 Zurich - 1712 ibid.): Man in shackles after night robbery, c. 1677, EtchingTechnique: Etching on Paper, … Read more Johannes Meyer jun. (1655 Zurich - 1712 ibid.): Man in shackles after night robbery, c. 1677, EtchingTechnique: Etching on Paper, mounted on PaperInscription: Lower middle signed in the printing plate: "Joh M. f". At the upper part inscribed in the printing plate: "Der Vierte Theil". Date: c. 1677Description: Depiction of a shipwreck on a rocky coast. In front, three men are rescuing themselves from distress on land. In the background is an architecture with crescent moon signs. Probably from "Le Miroir Ottoman". Very similar toJohannes Meyer's depiction. Either a new edition by the artist or a slightly altered copy after Meyer's etching for a later edition of the "Miroir Ottoman".Source: Claude de LaMagdeleine (1601 Charolles-1652 Lucenay) Le Miroir Ottoman, 1677 | Book, PoliticsKeywords: Ottomans, Turks, sailing ship, navy, misfortune, distress at sea, rescue, 17th century, Baroque, Fashion, Switzerland, Size: 12,9 cm x 7,5 cm (5,1 x 3 in)Condition: Good condition. Minimally wavy in the corners due to old mounting. Sporadic pale foxing visible. The edges of the sheet are slightly trimmed. See less