Antique Print-BATTLE-LEKKERBEEKJEN-'S-HERTOGENBOSCH-NETHERLANDS-Le Clerc-1730

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Plate : 'Gevecht, tusschen Gerard Abrahams en twintig Nederlanders, tegens den Heere van Breaute en twintig Fransche Ruyters op den 4 February des Jaars 1600.' (Battle between Gerard Abrahams and twenty Dutch, against Lord Breaute and twenty French cavalry on February 4th, 1600.) This is also known as the battle of Lekkerbeekjen near the city of 's-Hertogenbosch, The Netherlands. Original engraving on a verge type hand laid paper. 100% original and authentic. Description: This attractive original old antique print / plate was published in several works by Hugo de Groot ('Nederlandtsche Jaerboeken' published in 1681.), P.C. Hooft ('Nederlandsche Historien .', published 1703-1704.), P.C. Bor ('Oorsprongk, begin, en vervolgh der Nederlandsche oorlogen', published in 1680.)or Jean Le Clerc. This print originates from: 'Histoire des Provinces-Unies des Pays Bas.', or 'Geschiedenissen der Vereenigde Nederlanden.' by Jean Le Clerc, 1723-1728 or 1730.Artists and Engravers: The author of this work is Jean Le Clerc / Joannes Clericus (1657-1736). From Hugenot origin, he studied filosophy, hebrew and theology in Geneva and travelled in Europe. He objected the calvinistic orthodoxie and influenced by Grotius, Episcopius, Van Limborch and others, he moved to Amsterdam, where he became a Remonstrant. He became a professor at the Remonstrant seminary, a writer and publisher. This plate is engraved by Daniel Stoopendaal. Condition: Fine. General age related toning and light to medium soiling. Separated lower middle fold backed by paper. Please study scan. Storage location: A308-38 The overall size is ca. 14.4 x 11.8 inch. The image size is ca. 13 x 10.2 inch. The overall size is ca. 36.5 x 30 cm. The image size is ca. 33 x 26 cm. Bestandsnummer des Verkäufers 20288

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