Antique Print-OLDENBARNEVELD-WIDOW-MAURITS-THE HAGUE-NETHERLANDS-Le Clerc-1730

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Plate : 'De weduwe van Oldenbarneveld bid Prins Maurits .'. (The widow of van Oldenbarneveld begs Prince Maurits / Maurice for mercy for her son.) 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 B. Picart. Condition: Fine. General age related toning and light soiling. Tears in lower and upper middle fold and some paper loss restored and backed by paper. Storage location: A309-10 The overall size is ca. 15.2 x 12.8 inch. The image size is ca. 13.6 x 12.4 inch. The overall size is ca. 38.5 x 32.5 cm. The image size is ca. 34.5 x 31.5 cm. Bestandsnummer des Verkäufers 20239

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