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Maritime Scene in the Aegean Archipelago with Fortifications & Ships, circa 1680
$245
€220 · £185
Original print, not a reproduction.
Ships worldwide from the Netherlands, flat or rolled, insured and tracked. 14-day returns.
- Date
- 1680
- Sheet size
- 6.7 × 11.2 in (17 × 28.5 cm)
- Condition
- Good. Good condition with strong details, light foxing, minor handling marks, slight edge wear, due to age and handling.
- Collection
- Sieges & fortresses
- Era
- Before 1700, Pike and siege
- Stock no.
- BG-14036-3
What the condition grades mean
- Excellent
- Bright and clean, with no faults worth mentioning.
- Very good
- Only light signs of age, such as faint toning.
- Good
- Normal signs of age for a sheet of this period: toning, some foxing, small marks or neat old repairs.
- Fair
- Clear faults such as staining, tears or repairs, priced to match.
Every fault we see is written in the condition note, and the whole sheet is shown uncropped in the photos.
Title: Canal Scene in the Archipelago, Engraving by Lucas Vorsterman after Jan Peeters, Antwerp, circa 1680
Description: This copperplate engraving depicts a lively maritime scene in the Archipelago, featuring ships navigating turbulent waters near a coastal town with prominent fortifications and a classical statue on a pier. The composition includes detailed representations of sailing vessels, figures on the quay, and architectural structures, illustrating the bustling activity of a Mediterranean port. The engraving is attributed to Lucas Vorsterman as the engraver and Jan Peeters as the artist, exemplifying their collaboration during the late 17th century.
