Lot Essay
(1) A comparable drawing of the Battle of Höchstadt, etched by the artist, was in the collection of Hans van Leeuwen, sold in these Rooms, 24 November 1992, lot 351, illustrated
Details
Adolf van der Laan (circa 1690-1742)
A Battle between Christians and Turks
inscribed on the mount 'Van der Laen delin:/No 60=', black chalk, pen and grey ink, grey wash, the outlines incised, black ink framing lines, watermark Pieter de Vries/&/Comp
133 x 205 mm.; and a drawing of a siege traditionally attributed to Van der Meulen (2)
A Battle between Christians and Turks
inscribed on the mount 'Van der Laen delin:/No 60=', black chalk, pen and grey ink, grey wash, the outlines incised, black ink framing lines, watermark Pieter de Vries/&/Comp
133 x 205 mm.; and a drawing of a siege traditionally attributed to Van der Meulen (2)