1882 Wood Engraving Art Portrait Jacob Van Heemskerk Dutch Explorer XGYC4

This is an original 1882 black and white in-text wood engraving of a portrait of Jacob van Heemskerk, a Dutch explorer who later served as the admiral of the Dutch fleet at the Battle of Gibraltar, where he died from wounds he received from a cannonball.

CONDITION

This 129+ year old Item is rated Very Fine ++. Light aging throughout. Light creasing. There is light bleedthrough on this piece from the verso. Please note: There is printing on the verso.

• Product Type: Original In-Text Wood Engraving; Black / White
• Grade: Very Fine ++
• Dimensions: Approximately 3.5 x 4.5 inches; 9 x 11 cm
• Authentication: Serial-Numbered Certificate of Authenticity w/ Full Provenance
• Protection: Packaged in a custom archival sleeve with an acid-free black board (great for display, gift-giving, and preservation)

Keywords specific to this image: European, Netherlands, Sailor, Maritime, Nautical, Military, Armor, Frilled Collar, Renaissance, Battle of Gibraltar

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