Artist: Philippus Baldaeus (Dutch, 1632-1672), after.
Title: Description of Ceylon.
Titled in plates: Caleture; The Dutch Generals Entry; The taking of the City of Jafnapatnam; Fort Hamac Heed or Cays. Inscriptions in graphite verso.
Dimensions: Sheets 14" x 9".
Edition: Dutch School XVII C. Unidentified edition mid XVIII C., as mentioned in the graphite inscription verso.
Date: XVIII C.
Materials and Techniques: Etching on laid paper.
Provenance: The Estate of George "Yorgo" Demetrakopoulos; professor, assistant director of the Medieval Institute, and assistant to the dean at Western Michigan University, Kalamazoo, Michigan, from 1965-2000.
Condition: Torn from a book. Wear. The signs of aging are appropriate for the time. A detailed condition report is available on demand.
Art Movements, Periods & Schools: Dutch School XVII C.