441 - P. SCHENK (1653-1713), The capture of Gibraltar in 1704, around 1712, Copper engraving

P. SCHENK (1653-1713), The capture of Gibraltar in 1704, around 1712, Copper engraving Pieter Schenk (around 1653 Elberfeld - 1713 Amsterdam): Capture of Gibraltar 1704, sailing ship and coastal fortress, c. 1712, Copper engraving Technique: Copper engraving on Laid paper Inscription: The copper engraving was produced in red colour, which was used only rarely and for special occasions, especially in the 18th century. Inscribed in Dutch and Latin below the image. Signed in the plate and with an indication of the place: "Pet. Schenk exc. Amst C. P.". Date: c. 1712 Description: The capture of Gibraltar took place between 1 and 4 August 1704 during the War of the Spanish Succession. The Allies on the side of Charles, the Habsburg pretender to the throne, captured the city and fortress. Peter Schenk the Elder was a German engraver and cartographer from Elberfeld, now part of Wuppertal. Around 1684 he moved to Amsterdam and became a pupil of Gerard Valck, specialising in mezzotint; he travelled to Leipzig and Berlin. Until his death in 1718/19 he published numerous maps and pictures. Keywords: 18th century, Baroque, Seafaring, Spain, Size: Laid paper: 16,3 cm x 19,0 cm (6,4 x 7,5 in), Depiction: 14,3 cm x 18,8 cm (5,6 x 7,4 in) Condition: Rather good condition. With brownish colour stain in the centre; the right edge of the sheet shows clear soiling and damage, backed on verso. The image is only marginally affected and makes a good impression!