Description: This print originates from a rare edition of: 'Korte beschryvinghe, ende aenwysinghe der plaetsen in desen boeck ...' (or other ed. French ed. titled: 'Briefve Description, et Demonstration Des Places Et Villes Continuees En Ce Livre.'), by Gaspar Bouttats, published by Jacques Peeters in Antwerp, ca 1685. This is a collection of a varying amount of prints relating to the Great Turkish war (1667-1683), published in various languages. Rare. State: Second state of 2. Ref: Hollstein 69-78.
Artists and Engravers: Made by 'Lucas Vorsterman II' after 'Jan Peeters I'. Lucas Vorsterman II / the younger (1624-c.1670) was a Flemish engraver, son of Lucas Vorsterman I. He was active in Antwerp and worked after Rubens and others. Ioan / Jan Peeters I (1624-1677) was a Flemish Baroque painter who specialised in seascapes and shipwrecks known as Zeekens (small seascapes). Brother of Jacob Peeters.
Subject: Antique Master Print, titled: 'Tuni.' - View of Tunis with inset views of the castle and Argila.
Condition: Good, given age. Ample margins, remargined on the right side. General age-related toning and/or occasional minor defects from handling. Please study scan carefully.
Size (in cm): The overall size is ca. 28.4 x 17 cm. The image size is ca. 26.7 x 10.3 cm.
Size (in inch): The overall size is ca. 11.2 x 6.7 inch. The image size is ca. 10.5 x 4.1 inch.
Medium: Etching on hand laid paper. Watermark: French lily in a coat of arms.
Location: TPCLA-C53-14
SKU: 56464
Section: LATPC-MASTERPRINTS
