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Auction 134, Lot 456
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"Classis bis mille & octingentarum navium omnibus belli copijs onustarum ductore Illustriss. Principe Mauritio , in Flandriam appulsa est. XXII Junii MVI", Orlers, Jan Jansz.

Subject: Netherlands

Period: 1625 (circa)

Publication:

Color: Hand Color

Size:
19.4 x 9 inches
49.3 x 22.9 cm
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Panoramic view illustrating Maurice of Orange's preparations for the Battle of Nieuwpoort, or Battle of the Dunes, a decisive battle in the fight for Dutch independence from Spanish rule. This engraving shows Maurice's army of 12 infantry regiments and 25 cavalry cornets crossing the Scheldt Estuary in a multitude of small vessels on June 22, 1600.

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Condition: B

A light impression, otherwise very good. Remargined at left to accommodate framing. Tissue repair of small paper crack on verso.

Estimate: $160 - $200

Sold for: $120

Closed on 12/1/2010

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