Hand-colored copper engraving by Mathias de Sallieth, 1783
€250.00
This authentic antique print, measuring 28.5 cm × 17.5 cm , created by Mathias de Sallieth as a fine example of Hand-colored copper engraving work from the 18th Century (1700s).
Published by Conradi and Van der Plaats, it is preserved in Good condition and displays remarkable period craftsmanship.
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This vintage Onrust Island engraving shows the shipyard at Eiland Onrust near Batavia (Jakarta). Mathias de Sallieth created it in 1779 after Hendrik Kobell’s 1772 drawing. Conradi and Van der Plaats published it in Amsterdam and Harlingen in 1783. The hand-colored copper engraving measures 17.5 by 28.5 cm. Batavia’s coat of arms appears in the bottom margin. The center fold shows as issued. The condition is good. Onrust served as a key VOC ship repair island in the Dutch East Indies. Collectors value this rare maritime view. Own this vintage Onrust Island engraving for Dutch colonial history.
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Mathias de Sallieth (1749–1791) was a Czech engraver, etcher, and publisher. Born in Prague, he moved to Rotterdam in the Netherlands. He specialized in maritime scenes, harbor views, and detailed etchings of ships and ports. De Sallieth reproduced paintings with copper engravings and stipple techniques. Collectors value his works for their precision and 18th-century artistic quality.
During the 18th century, mapmaking became more scientific and precise. Improved instruments like the telescope and chronometer helped cartographers increase accuracy, shifting maps from decorative art to factual documents. Copperplate engraving stayed as the main printing method, producing fine lines, while hand-coloring added visual impact. French cartographers, such as the Cassini family, led national surveys with geodetic measurements and triangulation, while Dutch mapmakers like Joan Blaeu enhanced printing and atlas quality, ushering in a golden age of atlases.
Maps began including more information and notes to help users, and ornate decorations mostly gave way to scientific clarity, except for cartouches and borders. National and colonial ambitions guided map production to aid navigation and territorial claims. By the late 18th century, large-scale surveys set modern cartography standards. Today, 18th-century maps mix scientific knowledge with artistry, are prized by collectors, and have influenced later cartographic methods. They offer insights into Enlightenment exploration and geography.
| Dimensions | 28.5 × 17.5 cm |
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| Technique | Hand-colored copper engraving |
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| Publish Date | 1783 |
| Published by | Conradi and Van der Plaats |
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| Frame | No Frame |
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Smaller prints are shipped in acid-free, flat protective packaging, while larger works are securely rolled and sent in a sturdy tube to preserve their condition.
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Our highest classification. These prints are clean, bright, and exceptionally well-preserved, featuring a strong and crisp image. No notable imperfections.
Prints in this condition show a clean, sharp image. Paper quality or margin size may vary slightly. Minor age-related characteristics, such as small wormholes, light toning, or tiny separations may be present depending on the print date.
No major imperfections. Any minor flaws or historical repairs are fully noted in the product description. Overall a well-preserved and collectible piece.
These prints show noticeable imperfections such as foxing, weaker image strength, or longer separations, but remain collectible. All visible characteristics are clearly described.
