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Tombe de Marten Harperse Tromp, à Delft
Major collection: Hart Nautical
Named collection: Allan Forbes Collection
Object type: engraving
Maker: Huidde, W.; 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: Huidde, W.; 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
Engraving depicting the tomb of Marten Harperse Tromp. Tomb features a painted or carved raised casket with a statuary likeness of the deceased reposing atop it. Behind the casket is a tall carved marker embellished with animals, cherubs, military equipment, etc.; above is a coat of arms bearing a ship, and a marker giving the Latinized name of the deceased. Engraver attribution at bottom of image, title and "fig. F" below.
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