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Decorative Engraving of VOC Battle Ships Attacking Palembang in Sumatra, ca.1700
£755
$1,005 · €890
Original print, not a reproduction.
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- Date
- 1700
- Sheet size
- 12.3 × 14.1 in (31.3 × 35.7 cm)
- Condition
- Good. GoodWear consistent with age and use.
- Collection
- Battle scenes
- Era
- 1700 to 1789, Wars of the line
- Stock no.
- f_26791122
Antique print titled 'La Ville de Palimbang dans L’Ile de Sumatra.'
A very decorative, impressive engraving of Palembang in Sumatra. Two views on one sheet. In the upper part the overall view with a sea battle in the foreground. Below the burning city, finely engraved ships and a compass rose. The VOC decided to gain a foothold in Palembang because of the rich gold deposits and pewter mining possibilities. On the engraving, we see the small fortress of 1. Cambare, 2. Fort Matapurl. 3 Fort Bamagangian & 4. The Royal Palace. All under siege by a large number of Dutch ships, the fortifications going up in flames. Source unknown, to be determined.
Artists and Engravers: Pieter van der Aa was born 1659 in Leyden, Holland. He started his own book publishing business when he was twenty-three. Within fifty years in his business, he published a huge amount of highly decorative maps and atlases. His Nouvel Atlas was reissued by Covens & Mortier. He died 1733 in Leyden.
Condition: Good, given age. Soft small crease top right. Original middle fold as issued. General age-related toning and/or occasional minor defects from handling. Please study image carefully.
