Objects
Seven medals of Holland
Major collection: Hart Nautical
Named collection: Allan Forbes Collection
Object type: engraving
Maker: Bizot, Pierre; Mortier, P.
Place made: Netherlands, North Holland, Amsterdam
Date made: 1688-1690
Materials: ink; laid paper
Measurements: 7 1/2 in x 5 1/2 in
Nomenclature: decorative
Classification: whales
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Named collection: Allan Forbes Collection
Object type: engraving
Maker: Bizot, Pierre; Mortier, P.
Place made: Netherlands, North Holland, Amsterdam
Date made: 1688-1690
Materials: ink; laid paper
Measurements: 7 1/2 in x 5 1/2 in
Nomenclature: decorative
Classification: whales
Figure 17 from a book, showing the front and back of seven Dutch medals from 1584. Second from bottom on far left features a whale with its head visible over the surface of the sea.
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