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Antique Print of the Siege of Grave, 1730
$335
€300 · £255
Original print, not a reproduction.
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- Date
- 1730
- Sheet size
- 15 × 17.7 in (38 × 45 cm)
- Technique
- Engraved
- Condition
- Good. General age-related toning. Original folding line, blank verso. Small defect in the sky and a repair on the tree and near folding line (outside image). Please study image carefully.
- Collection
- Battle scenes
- Era
- 1700 to 1789, Wars of the line
- Stock no.
- f_29305042
Antique print titled 'De Stadt Grave, door den Prins van Parma, in den jaar 1586, belegert'. This print depicts the siege of Grave by the Count of Parma. Originates from 'Geschiedenissen der Vereenigde Nederlanden (..)' by Jean le Clerc.
Artists and Engravers: The author of this work is Jean Le Clerc / Joannes Clericus (1657-1736). From Hugenot origin, he studied filosophy, hebrew and theology in Geneva and travelled in Europe. He objected the calvinistic orthodoxie and influenced by Grotius, Episcopius, Van Limborch and others, he moved to Amsterdam, where he became a Remonstrant. He became a professor at the Remonstrant seminary, a writer and publisher.
Condition: Good, general age-related toning. Original folding line, blank verso. Small defect in the sky and a repair on the tree and near folding line (outside image). Please study image carefully.
Date: 1730
Overall size: 45 x 38 cm.
Image size: 34.5 x 26 cm.
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