King of Kongo (probably Alvaro VI), audience with the Dutch. Congo. SCHLEY 1748

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Dom Alvare, Roy de Congo donnant Audience aux Hollandois, en 1642 [Don Alvaro, King of Kongo, giving an audience to the Dutch, in 1642] by Jakob van der Schley (1748). Antique copperplate print, 21.0 x 14.5cm, 8.25 x 5.75 inches

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CAPTION PRINTED BELOW PICTURE: Dom Alvare, Roy de Congo donnant Audience aux Hollandois, en 1642 [Don Alvaro, King of Kongo, giving an audience to the Dutch, in 1642]

Probably King Alvaro VI of Kongo. The caption shows him in 1642, although he died in 1641. He was succeeded by his brother, King Garcia II

DATE PRINTED: 1748

IMAGE SIZE: Approx 21.0 x 14.5cm, 8.25 x 5.75 inches (Medium)

TYPE: Antique copperplate print

CONDITION: Good; suitable for framing. Please check the scan for any blemishes prior to making your purchase. Virtually all antiquarian maps and prints are subject to some normal aging due to use and time which is not obtrusive unless otherwise stated. We offer a no questions asked return policy.

AUTHENTICITY: This is an authentic historic print, published at the date stated above. It is not a modern copy.

VERSO: There is nothing printed on the reverse side, which is plain

ARTIST/CARTOGRAPHER/ENGRAVER: Jakob van der Schley

PROVENANCE: "Histoire Générale des Voyages, ou nouvelle collection de toutes les relations de voyages par mer et par terre", nouvelle edition … dont les figures & les cartes ont été gravées par & sous le direction de J. Vander Schley, elève distingué du célèbre Picart Le Romain. A La Haye, Chez Pierre de Hondt, avec Privilége de sa Majesté Impériale & de Nos Seignuers les Etats de Hollande & de West-Frise

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