Carel Frederik Bendorp (1736 – 1814) The Old Church at Middelburg Etching/engraving by Carel Frederik Bendorp (1736 - 1814). H. Gartman, W. Vermandel, and J.W. Smit, after Jan Bulthuis. From "Vaderlandsche gezichten of afbeeldingen van den tegenwoordigen staat der Vereenigde Nederlanden, in den jaare 1786[-1792] naar het leven geteekend", Amsterdam: 1786-1792. 175 x 208 mm Carel Frederik Bendorp (1736 - 1814) The Old Church in Middelburg Etching/engraving by Carel Frederik Bendorp (1736 - 1814). H. Gartman, W. Vermandel, and J.W. Smit, after Jan Bulthuis. From Dutch faces or images of the present state of the United Netherlands, drawn from life in the year 1786[-1792], Amsterdam: 1786-1792. Condition/Condition: Image slightly browned, traces of old passe-partout. Image slightly browned, traces of old passe-partout.

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