Flotilla of merchant ships sailing on the IJ, with Durgerdam in the background

By SCHENK, Leonard; [after] LAAN, Abraham van der, 1720

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Author: SCHENK, Leonard; [after] LAAN, Abraham van der
Publication place: Amsterdam
Publisher: Leon Schenk
Publication date: c1720
Physical description: Engraving with etching, on two sheets joined.
Inventory reference: 14401

Notes

Flotilla of merchant ships sailing on the IJ, with Durgerdam in the background.

This rare print demonstrates the great strength of the Dutch Republics merchant navy.

Jan Schenk (1698–1752) was an engraver and publisher in Amsterdam.

Adolf van der Laan (1684–1755) was a Dutch draftsman and engraver.