François Valentijn – Terraced Cave Temple Complex in Mountain Ravine – Engraving
"Terraced Temple within Cavernous Gorge" presents a dramatic perspective depicting an expansive tiered temple garden and pagodas built inside a monumental rocky mountain cave. The illustration was published in Dordrecht and Amsterdam between 1724 and 1726 by Joannes van Braam and Gerard onder de Linden for inclusion in the classic compilation Oud en Nieuw Oost-Indiën. François Valentijn was a Dutch minister, naturalist, and writer renowned for compiling an authoritative encyclopedic history and natural survey of the East Indies. Artist or Maker: François Valentijn. Dimensions: Approximately 35 cm x 21 cm. Medium: Engraving. Date: 1724–1726.SKU:valentijn_bag
Condition
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.
"Terraced Temple within Cavernous Gorge" presents a dramatic perspective depicting an expansive tiered temple garden and pagodas built inside a monumental rocky mountain cave. The illustration was published in Dordrecht and Amsterdam between 1724 and 1726 by Joannes van Braam and Gerard onder de Linden for inclusion in the classic compilation Oud en Nieuw Oost-Indiën. François Valentijn was a Dutch minister, naturalist, and writer renowned for compiling an authoritative encyclopedic history and natural survey of the East Indies. Artist or Maker: François Valentijn. Dimensions: Approximately 35 cm x 21 cm. Medium: Engraving. Date: 1724–1726.SKU:valentijn_bag
Condition
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.
