Claude Auguste Berey 1660-1730 Pair Marine Engravings Genoa & Gibraltar

Pair or pendant of 2 late 17th century engravings by Claude Auguste BEREY 1660-1730, celebrating Louis XIV naval battles, depicting marine scenes, and the royal maritime fleets near the ports of Genoa and Gibraltar.

* "Capture of three Turkish boats close to Tétoüan in the Coste of Barbarie by the naval army of the very christian king Louis XIV commanded by the Duke of Brézé on December 1643"
* and "The attacks of the city of Gennes and the Faubourg of St Pierre de l'Arène by the Royal Naval Army commanded by the Marquis Du Quesne on 24 May 1684 ", with text for the Royal Naval Army and the corresponding captioned perspective watch plan

Origianl wooden gilt frames , with bluish Marie-louises
Very high quality of the details

These engravings of the great naval battles led by Louis XIV participated directly in the "propaganda" magnifying the royal military policy

Sizes 78 * 70cm - each

Very good condition ( no foxing or damp spots on the engravings)