Peeters, Jan
1685

Scarce panoramic view of Iraklio on the Greek island of Crete

La Citta di Candia

DESCRIPTION: This fine antique etching is a panoramic profile view of the city of Iraklio ("Candia") on the island of Crete, Greece. With a backdrop of the fortified town of Iraklio and a harbor full of square-rigged ship's masts the view shows two galleys (presumed Venetian) departing the harbor and heading out to sea.

At the time this etching was published Venice was at war with the Ottoman Empire. Venice had been in control of Crete until 1669 when the Ottomans overran the island but failed to capture Iraklio. Venice managed to hang on to Iraklio until 1715.

Published by Jacob Peeters in Antwerp, ca 1685. Based on a drawing by the brother of Jacob Peeters- Jan (Johannes) Peeters. The etching originates from Peeter's rare edition of: 'Korte beschryvinghe, ende aenwysinghe der plaetsen in desen boeck, naar hunnen tegenwoordighen standt, pertinentelyck uyt-ghebeeldt, in Oostenryck", a collection of prints relating to the Great Turkish war (1667-1683).

CREATOR: Peeters, Jan

PUBLICATION DATE: 1685

GEOGRAPHIC AREA: Greece

BODY OF WATER: Aegean Sea

CONDITION: Good.  Slight age-toning. Right margin slightly short but acceptable for framing. Otherwise no condition issues.

COLORING: None

ENGRAVER: Coenraad Lauwers

SIZE: 19 " x 4 "

ITEM PHYSICAL LOCATION: 2

PRICE: $180

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