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C1729
La Ville Amboine Capital de Iles Molucques.
Artist:
Superb C18th view of Ambon which was an important centre for spice trading in the C15th-C18th. Ambon is the capital of the Island of Ambon, Indonesia and previously part of the group of islands collectively known as the Spice Islands. On … Read Full Description
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Full Title:
La Ville Amboine Capital de Iles Molucques.
Date:
C1729
Artist:
Condition:
In good condition with folds as issued.
Technique:
Hand coloured copper engraving.
Image Size:
350mm
x 275mm
AUTHENTICITY
Genuine antique
dated:
1729
Description:
Superb C18th view of Ambon which was an important centre for spice trading in the C15th-C18th.Â
Ambon is the capital of the Island of Ambon, Indonesia and previously part of the group of islands collectively known as the Spice Islands.Â
On February 1605 Van der Haghen’s fleet arrived in the Bay and merely the sight of the ships persuaded the Portueguese Governor Caspar de Melo, to surrender without any fighting.
From: Pierre Vander AA, La galerie agreable du monde.’
Pierre Vander Aa (1659 - 1733)
Apprenticed at the age of 9, Vander AA began his career at Lieden in 1683 as a Latin trade publisher, publishing classical texts pertaining to medicine and science. His publications include; Naaukeurige versamling der gedenk-waardigste zee en land-reysen 1706, Atlas Nouveau 1710, and Galerie Agreable du Mond.
