Antique Portrait Of Carel Ryniersz, Governor-General Of The Dutch East Indies
$311
1st Dibs
Antique portrait titled 'Carel Ryniersz, Gouverneur Generaal van Nederlands Indiën'. Old portrait of Carel Ryniersz, Governor-General of the Dutch East Indies from 1650 until 1653. This print originates from 'Oud en Nieuw Oost-Indiën' by F. Valentijn.Artists and Engravers: François Valentijn (1666-1727), a missionary, worked at Amboina from 1684 to 1694 and 1705 to 1713 and travelled extensively in the VOC's lands.Condition: Good, general age-related toning. Please study image carefully.Date: 1726Overall size: 20 x 33 cm.Image size: 17 x 28 cm. We sell original antique maps to collectors, historians, educators and interior decorators all over the world. Our collection includes a wide range of authentic antique maps from the 16th to the 20th centuries. Buying and collecting antique maps is a tradition that goes back hundreds of years. Antique maps have proved a richly rewarding investment over the past decade, thanks to a growing appreciation of their unique historical appeal. Today the decorative qualities of antique maps are widely recognized by interior designers who appreciate their beauty and design flexibility. Depending on the individual map, presentation, and context, a rare or antique map can be modern, traditional, abstract, figurative, serious or whimsical. We offer a wide range of authentic antique maps for any budget.