Type of artwork: Original 17th-Century Copperplate Engraving – Title Page from Art Militaire ą Cheval (1637)
Surface: Laid Paper with visible early watermark
Author & Publisher: By Johann Jacob von Wallhausen (1580–1627)
Published by Jean Jansson, Amsterdam, 1637 (M.DC.XXXVII)
Subject: This original engraved title page is from Wallhausen’s Art Militaire ą Cheval, one of the earliest systematic treatises on European cavalry warfare. The engraving features elaborate borders with mounted knights, cavalry manoeuvres, and ornate martial decoration surrounding the French title text.
Approximate age of artwork: Dated 1637 (17th Century)
Is the artwork Framed or Mounted: Unframed, loose as shown
Condition Report: This early 17th-century engraving is in good condition for its age, with general toning and edge wear consistent with 380+ years of age. Paper remains stable with strong impressions and excellent detail visible. Small nicks and handling marks to margins, as shown
...in photographs. A fine and rare survival of early printed military history. Please study the detailed photographs to inspect the condition and quality of this engraving.
Size of sheet is approx 20 x 31 cm
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***************Antique ID Number (AIDN): SA1163517
Dateline of this antique is 17th Century
Height is 31cm (12.2inches)Width is 20cm (7.9inches)Depth is 0cm (0.0inches)
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