Decorative plate of an early 18th century warship

SEUTTER, Matthäus.

Ein Orlog-oder grosses Kriegs-Shiff nach seinen Vornehmsten theilen und zugehorungen von aussen. und von innen...
Augsburg, c.1730. Original colour, 505 x 580mm.

A very decorative engraving detailing the construction and layout of a galeon warship, an explanation of the rigging, cross-sections of the interior with the gundecks and keel, and front-and-side views of the prow. Around the edge are 17 diagrams of boats and tools, including a compass, with an extensive key.


Stock ID : 24090