Description: Undescribed first state before lettering and further rework. State: I (2). Ref: Wurzbach 6.
Artists and Engravers: Made by Matthias de Sallieth after L. Bakhuizen. Matthias / Mattheus de Sallieth (1749-1791) was born in Prague and trained as an engraver in Paris. He settled in Rotterdam. Ludolf Backhuysen (1631-1708) was a Dutch painter and draftsman. He was strongly influenced by Willem van de Velde de Jonge. He painted harbour, marine scenes and ships. He is famous for his depictions of stormy seas and shipwrecks. He painted many scenes of Dutch maritime / marine history.
Subject: Antique print, titled: 'Hoek van Holland.', Proof print of a coastal marine scene at 'Hoek van Holland.' near Rotterdam, The Netherlands. Several large war ships, the one closest by with the coat of arms of Amsterdam and a small sailing vessel ('Snik'). Several figures on the shore.
Condition: Very good, impression with large margins. General age-related toning and/or occasional minor defects from handling. Please study scan carefully.
Size (in cm): The overall size is ca. 58 x 43 cm. The image size is ca. 40 x 33 cm.
Size (in inch): The overall size is ca. 22.8 x 16.9 inch. The image size is ca. 15.7 x 13 inch.
Medium: Etching and engraving on verge type handelaid paper. Watermark: dovecot.
Location: TPCLA-P7-14
SKU: 46778
Section: LA-VARIOUS
