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Antique Map of the Fortifications of Demak and Jepara by Valentijn, 1726
€158
$180 · £135
Original print, not a reproduction.
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- Date
- 1726
- Sheet size
- 13.1 × 8 in (33.4 × 20.4 cm)
- Condition
- Good
- Collection
- Sieges & fortresses
- Era
- 1700 to 1789, Wars of the line
- Stock no.
- f_27794092
Antique print titled 'Kaarte van de Nieuw ontworpen Pagger op de Qual of Cawala. Kaarte van de Oude en Nieuwe ontworpen Pagger tot Japara'. Plans of the newly designed fortifications (Pagger or Pagar) of Demak and Jepara in Java, Indonesia. 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. Four 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: 20.4 x 33.4 cm.
Image size: 18.3 x 30.5 cm.
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