Dutch man-o-war – Johann Baptiste Homann, ca. 1720

“Neue Tafel vor alle Liebhabers und See-fahrende Personen stellet vor ein Orlog oder Kriegs-Schiff mit seinen volligen Tow & Seil Werck Sampt einen Durchgeschnittenen Schiff, auch vor und Hindertheil Desgleichen Booten Chaloupen und Schiff-Heber, nebst noch mehr anderer Schiffs Geraeth-schafft und Zugehörungen” [New Plate for all Admirers and seafaring Persons, depicting a Man-of-War or Warship with Its complete Rigging and Ropery, together with a Cutaway View of the Ship, Its fore and aft Sections, as well as Boats, Shallops and Ship Camel, along with various other Nautical Equipment and Accessories.] Copper engraving published by Johann Baptist Homann in Nuremberg, c. 1720. Coloured by a later hand. Size: approx. 50 × 59 cm.

Cross-section of a fully rigged three-masted warship with 96 cannons, surrounded by various types of ship hulls. Rich in detail, with explanations of the nautical instruments used. The hierarchy on board is also meticulously listed—from the highest officer (Admiral-General) to the lowest servant (soldiers).

Price: Euro 1.350,-