Antique Print-BIAGA-WARRIOR-AFRICA-INDIGENOUS-NILE-de Bry-1598

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Antique print, titled: 'Von den so Biagas genannt werden.' - Indigenous warriors, with shields, spears and clubs. According to the text these are from the first lake of the Nile river in Africa. Etching / engraving on hand laid paper. Description: From: 'Petit Voyages …', from the 'other' book, published by de Bry in 1598. Artists and Engravers: Anonymous. Johann Theodor de Bry (1561 - 1623) was born in Liege in 1561, the eldest son of the engraver and publisher Theodor de Bry. It was from his father that Johann learned his craft, producing both engravings and etchings. In 1588, the Lutheran De Bry family settled in Frankfurt am Main, a safe haven for Lutherans at this time of religious discord. Together with his father and brother Johann Israel de Bry. Condition: Very good, given age. Right margin cropped close to the image edge and a little stained. General age-related toning and/or occasional minor defects from handling. Please study scan carefully. Storage location: C143-10 The overall size is ca. 7.3 x 9.1 inch. The image size is ca. 7.1 x 5.5 inch. The overall size is ca. 18.5 x 23 cm. The image size is ca. 18 x 14 cm. Bestandsnummer des Verkäufers 50092

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