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HENDRIK SPILMAN 1721 Amsterdam - 1784 Haarlem |
Stranded Whale near Zandvoort |
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Etching, 1762.
27.3 x 42 cm with margin all round.
Le Blanc 23, Muller Hist. 4125. |
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Excellent impression and condition.
Hardly ever on the market. Signed in the plate H. Spilman sc.and J. Augustini ad viv del. |
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With the title: Aftekening van een Cachelot den 20febr. 1762 tussen
Zandvoort en Wijk op Zee, aan strand gedreeven, groot 61 voet 6 duim.
The image fits in the tradition started in the 16th century to depict the whales stranded on our beach.
Wm. Coat of arms with a lily and letters L V G = Lubertus van Gerrevink. |
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