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Antique Print of the Dutch VOC Bombing Palembang, Sumatra (Indonesia), ca.1700
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Antique print titled 'La Ville de Palimbang dans L’Ile de Sumatra.' A very decorative, impressive engraving of Palembang in Sumatra. Two views on one sheet. In the upper part the overall view with a sea battle in the foreground. Below the burning city, finely engraved ships and a compass rose. The VOC decided to gain a foothold in Palembang because of the rich gold deposits and pewter mining possibilities. On the engraving, we see the small fortress of 1. Cambare, 2. Fort Matapurl. 3 Fort Bamagangian & 4. The Royal Palace. All under siege by a large number of Dutch ships, the fortifications going up in flames
- Creator:Pieter Van Der Aa (Artist)
- Dimensions:Height: 12.8 in (32.5 cm)Width: 15.75 in (40 cm)Depth: 0.02 in (0.5 mm)
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- Date of Manufacture:circa 1700
- Condition:Wear consistent with age and use. General age-related toning, few small stains. Minor defects, please study image carefully.
- Seller Location:Langweer, NL
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Pieter Van Der Aa
Pieter van der Aa began his career at Leiden in 1683 as a Latin trade publisher, publishing classical texts about medicine and science. He was a Dutch publisher of maps and atlases active in the late 17th and early 18th centuries. During his long and impressive career, Van der Aa produced thousands of maps, including a vast 28 volume atlas containing no less than 3,000 maps.
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