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Description: Beschouwing der Wereld, bestaande in Hondert konstige Figuuren ...' by Jan Luiken, Amsterdam 1725. (Examination of the World, consisting of one hundred Art plates ....) This edition was puplished by Kornelis vander Sys.
Artists and Engravers: Jan Luyken / Luiken (1649-1712) and his son Caspar made over 3000 etchings. He illustrated many emblematic and biblical works. In this work he illustrates his own work as an author. From his work one can read his creativity and imagination.
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Subject: Matching set of 3 prints showing a hill - a mountain - a valley. The text says: In order not to go astray - Pointing to Heaven - To stay down to earth.
Condition: Fine. General age related toning and light staining. Light folding. Irregular right paper edge from binding. Carefully review the scan as it gives a good impression of its condition.
Size (in cm): The overall size is ca. 10 x 15.5 cm. The image size is ca. 8 x 8.5 cm.
Size (in inch): The overall size is ca. 3.9 x 6.1 inch. The image size is ca. 3.1 x 3.3 inch.
Medium: Copperplate engraving and etching combination on verge type hand laid paper.
Location: C143-03
SKU: TPC 09429.1
Section: LUIKEN-1725
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