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India Orientalis Title Page, Linschoten Voyages, de Bry Engraving c.1601
$288.46
£213.67
€240
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About the Item
India Orientalis Title Page, Linschoten Voyages, de Bry Engraving c.1601
This engraved architectural title page originates from the early 17th-century publication India Orientalis, based on the voyages of Jan Huygen van Linschoten and issued by the de Bry family in Frankfurt. The elaborate composition frames the Latin title within a monumental cartouche populated by exotic animals, birds, fruit, and maritime imagery, reflecting early European fascination with Asia and overseas exploration.
At the base of the composition, a maritime vignette shows a whale encounter at sea, while elephants and other exotic creatures flank the architectural structure. Such imagery was deliberately chosen to evoke the abundance, danger, and wonder associated with the East Indies in early modern Europe. Title pages of this type functioned not only as textual introductions but also as powerful visual statements intended to attract and impress the reader.
The engraving is printed on early laid paper and survives as a working sheet, showing clear signs of age, use, and historical handling. While this example is not a pristine collector’s copy, it remains visually strong and highly decorative, making it well suited for interior framing or display rather than scholarly comparison.
Condition Report
Early engraving on paper. Noticeable overall toning, edge wear, and surface staining consistent with age and use. Small losses and wear at the margins. The engraved image remains legible and visually compelling. Condition reflected in price.
Framing Tips
A floated mount or generous mat is recommended to accommodate the irregular edges and emphasize the engraving as an early historical object. Dark wood or black frames work particularly well with the dense graphic style.
Technique: Copper engraving
Maker: After Jan Huygen van Linschoten, published by the de Bry workshop, Frankfurt, early 17th century
- Dimensions:Height: 11.82 in (30 cm)Width: 7.88 in (20 cm)Depth: 0.01 in (0.2 mm)
- Materials and Techniques:Paper,Engraved
- Place of Origin:
- Period:Early 17th Century
- Date of Manufacture:circa 1601
- Condition:Early engraving on paper. Noticeable overall toning, edge wear, and surface staining consistent with age and use. Small losses and wear at the margins. The engraved image remains legible and visually compelling. Condition reflected in price.
- Seller Location:Langweer, NL
- Reference Number:Seller: BG-14127-71stDibs: LU3054348089142
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