554 - J. SCHLEY (1715-1779), View of the city of Ambon from the sea, Copper engraving

J. SCHLEY (1715-1779), View of the city of Ambon from the sea, Copper engraving Jacobus van der Schley (1715 - 1779 ibid.): "Amboine" View from the sea over the water with ships to the city of Ambon, Maluku, Indonesia, 18th century, Copper engraving Technique: Copper engraving on Paper Inscription: lower left signed in the printing plate: "J.V. Schley direx.". Date: 18th century Keywords: Island; Netherlands; Dutch colonies; Dutch Indies; Spice Island, 18th century, Asian Art, Seafaring, Indonesia, Size: Paper: 29,9 cm x 42,6 cm (11,8 x 16,8 in), Plate: 21,3 cm x 35,6 cm (8,4 x 14 in), Depiction: 18,8 cm x 34,4 cm (7,4 x 13,5 in) Condition: Defective condition. Slightly discoloured and stained due to age. Margins creased and with occasional tears. Paper has been folded vertically and bears three creases