On offer: an original (i.e. not a later reproduction) antique print "Conspectus Haghiensis; inxta Orphanotrophium ad Catarractas." and to the right "Gezicht bij het weeshuis, op het Spui.", Den Haag. 

ARTIST/CARTOGRAPHER/ENGRAVER: Around 1700 Johannes van Call (Nijmegen, ante 1656 - Den Haag (?), 1703) made some 70 drawings of Rhine landscapes and Dutch cities. The Amsterdam publisher and engraver Petrus Schenk loved these views and selected 71 to be published in a book: Admirandorum quadruplex spectaculum.

PROVENANCE:  Published in "Admirandorum quadruplex spectaculum" by Pieter Schenk I (1660-1718/19). Schenk was an engraver and mezzotinter who became a major publisher of prints and maps.

TYPE: Antique copper plate engraving printed on paper.

VERSO: There is nothing printed on the reverse side.

CONDITION: Good; suitable for framing. Please check the scan for any blemishes prior to making your purchase. Virtually all antiquarian maps and prints are subject to some normal aging due to use and time which is not significant unless otherwise stated. I offer a no questions asked return policy.  Small hole in the sky area.  Margins a little tight.  Priced accordingly.

AUTHENTICITY: This is an authentic antique print, published at the date stated above. I do not offer reproductions. It is not a modern copy.  The term 'original' when applied to a print means that it was printed at the first or original date of publication; it does not imply that the item is unique.

RETURNS POLICY: I offer a no questions returns policy. All I ask is that you pay return shipping and mail back to me in original condition.

POSTAGE / SHIPPING COSTS: I only charge postage for the first print ordered. There is no additional postage charge if you order more than one print.