140 François Valentijn – Coral Reef and Armored Fishes of the Indies - Engraving
This detailed copperplate engraving from Oud en Nieuw Oost-Indiën presents two horizontal registers of bizarre and armored fishes found in the tropical waters of the East Indies. The upper panel features a composition of reef-dwelling and deep-bodied species, including angler-like fish and spotted groupers, while the lower panel highlights striking specimens with plated exteriors and extended spines, including a grotesquely elongated armored fish in the foreground.
François Valentijn (1666–1727) was a Dutch naturalist, historian, and minister who worked for the VOC (Dutch East India Company). His illustrated compendium Oud en Nieuw Oost-Indiën included thousands of observations on the geography, people, and natural life of the East Indies. Christiaan Elliger (1700–1757), a skilled Dutch illustrator, contributed scientifically accurate and aesthetically refined drawings to the project.
Artist or Maker: François Valentijn
Dimensions: 31 × 22.5 cm.
Medium: Copperplate engraving on laid paper.
Date: 1724
Condition Report:
This work is in good condition overall. There may be a few minor imperfections or fox or mottled marks to be expected with age. Please review the images carefully for condition details, and feel free to contact us with any questions or for a comprehensive condition report.
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