Battle of Bantam

Acquired From: Leen Helmink

Colouring: Uncoloured

Condition: Good

Confirmed: 4/10/2024

Date Acquired: 31/12/2021

Description: The engraving depicts a major naval battle between Dutch and Portuguese fleets on 27 December 1601 in Bantam Bay (now Banten Bay), Indonesia. It resulted in Dutch victory thus opening up the lucrative spice trade. For the book see #350

Engraver: Orlers, Jan Janszoon (1570-1646)

First published: Separate publication 1620

Image Size (cm): 36×23

Mapmaker: Orlers, Jan Janszoon

Price: 900

Primary Category: Prints & Related Material

Purchase Reference: Ledger 2022. Email 13 Feb 2022

Rarity: R3 Uncommon – dealers can usually obtain a copy

References: See Leen Helmink's article Battle of Bantam

Sheet size (cm): 37×31.5

Technique: Copper Engraving

This state: 1652

Website: For book click here