The Old Print Shop

Neue Tafel vor alle Liebhabers und See-fahrende Personen. Stellet vor ein Orlog oder Kriegs-Schiff mit seinen volligen Tow & Seilwerck....." (Cut away of naval vessel)

  • ARTIST: Johann Baptist Homann

  • MEDIUM: Handcolored copper plate engraving,

    DATE: c.1725.

  • EDITION SIZE: Image size 19 x 22 1/8" (458 x 562 mm).

  • DESCRIPTION: An interesting print depicting a large ship-of-war at anchor along with a cut-away view of the same ship. Surrounding the main image are a series of17 smaller vignettes showing cross-section views, ribbing and planking details, compass and astrolabe detail, dry docks, etc. Keys identify over 150 various parts of the ship and rigging.

  • ADDITIONAL INFO:

  • CONDITION: Good condition save for some minor surface soiling and occasional minor tears along sheet edges. Original hand color.

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