Author: Probst, Georg Balthasar (1732 - 1801)
Title: Vuë de La Porte de Scalveck á Harlem (mirrored)
Description: Georg Balthasar Probst, Augsburg ca. 1750-1800 352 x 456 mm (plate: 323 x 439 mm) Etching/engraving/watercolour Vuë de La Porte de Scalveck á Harlem. 236. Prospectus portus Scalvecensis Harlemi. Vuë de La Porte de Scalveck á Harlem. Vista della porta di Scalvek a Harlem. Prospect bey der Scalwecker Port zu Harlem. Med. Fol. No. 58. Cum Gratia et Privilegio Sac: Caes. Majestatis. Georg Balthasar Probst excud. A.V. Some smudges made by a liquid substance and very light foxing. Still a good copy. View of the city of Haarlem as seen from the Spaarne, with the Eendjespoort on the left and the Schalkwijkerpoort on the right. In the middle a beautiful sail ship is portrayed and in front we see several people enjoying the view. Hand Coloured in deep and vibrant colours. Taped edges on the back as well as a handwritten name and date.

Keywords: Haarlem|Hand colored|Optical prints|Topography & Travel