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Dutch Arctic Expedition Meets Samoyed Archers – Pontanus, 1611

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Samoyed Archers Encountering the Dutch Fleet, from Pontanus’ Rerum et urbis Amstelodamensium historia, 1611 This fascinating early 17th-century engraving depicts two Samoyed hunters—indigenous people of the Arctic regions of northern Russia—encountering the Dutch expedition ships along the coast of the White Sea. The men are shown dressed in furs, armed with bows and arrows, and confronting the foreign visitors from a distance, their posture both defensive and curious. In the background, Dutch sailors are seen landing from their ship and meeting a group of local inhabitants. The print originates from Johannes Isacius Pontanus’ *Rerum et urbis Amstelodamensium historia* (History of Amsterdam), printed in Amsterdam in 1611. This monumental chronicle of the city’s rise as a maritime power included numerous illustrations of Dutch explorations, from the icy Arctic seas to the tropical East Indies. The present engraving relates to the voyages of Willem Barents and the Dutch attempts to reach Asia through the fabled Northeast Passage in the 1590s. In this image, the “Samoyeds” are portrayed according to the ethnographic imagination of the time—as a northern people clothed entirely in animal pelts, armed with primitive weapons, and inhabiting a frozen wilderness. Though stylized, the engraving is among the earliest printed European depictions of the Samoyed tribes, whose lands were explored by the Dutch while searching for a northern route to China and the East Indies. The furred costumes, longbows, and reindeer sleds reflect the limited but striking details recorded in early Arctic travel accounts. Pontanus’ *Historia* drew heavily on these expedition reports, combining them with scenes that celebrated Dutch endurance and curiosity at the edges of the known world. This engraving thus forms part of the broader visual legacy of early Dutch Arctic exploration. Condition: Good, with light toning and a few marginal tears consistent with age. Strong plate impression and crisp linework. Plate mark visible. Framing tips: Best presented in a simple dark oak or ebony frame with a cream or light beige mat. A narrow black inner border will highlight the engraving’s contrast and fine detail. Technique: Engraving Maker: Anonymous engraver after designs for Johannes Isacius Pontanus, Amsterdam, 1611
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 9.45 in (24 cm)Width: 7.17 in (18.2 cm)Depth: 0.01 in (0.2 mm)
  • Materials and Techniques:
    Paper,Engraved
  • Place of Origin:
    Netherlands
  • Period:
    Early 17th Century
  • Date of Manufacture:
    circa 1611
  • Condition:
    Condition: Good, with light toning and a few marginal tears consistent with age. Strong plate impression and crisp linework. Plate mark visible.
  • Seller Location:
    Langweer, NL
  • Reference Number:
    Seller: BG-13098-161stDibs: LU3054346949232

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