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Monochrome engraving depicting a single-masted boat or small ship with a party of men engaged in killing a doubly-spouting walrus with hooks and oars. More walruses in the background at right, as well as two ships; in the background, at left, are some polar bears; spouting whales throughout the background. Title and artist name printed in lower margin. Depicts the famous Dutch expedition to Nova Zembla in 1596.


whales
1681-01-02
PERMANENT COLLECTION
Hart Nautical
Luyken, Ian
ink; laid paper
11 3/4 in x 14 3/4 in
Netherlands