Antique Print-HERNANDO-DE-SOTO-BATTLE-CAXAMALCA-Goeree-De Bry-Van der Aa-1707

Medium: Engraving on hand-laid (verge) paper.

Sheet size: 23 x 18 cm (9.06 x 7.09 inch). Image size: 18 x 13 cm. (7.09 x 5.12 inch).

Condition: good, given age. Slight foxing, some creasing and minor stains along edges. Original vertical fold as issued. Additional vertical fold lines. General age-related toning and/or occasional minor defects from handling. Please study scan carefully.

PIETER VAN DER AA, HERNANDO DE SOTO, BATTLE OF CAXAMALCA, INCA EMPIRE, SPANISH CONQUEST, CONQUISTADORS, FRANCISCO PIZARRO, PERU, 16TH CENTURY, COLONIAL HISTORY, ENGRAVING, THEODORE DE BRY | PCO-C50-09

BACKGROUND INFORMATION

Naaukeurige Versameling der Gedenk-Waardigste Zee- en Land-Reysen, Leiden, 1707, by Pieter van der Aa. Pieter van der Aa (1659-1733) was a Dutch publisher best known for preparing maps and atlases, though he also printed pirated editions of foreign bestsellers and illustrated volumes. He also printed many maps that were often out of print, which he reissued.

Biography engraver: Jan Goeree (1670-1731) was a Dutch engraver, draughtsman, and author active in Amsterdam, known for his historical and allegorical works.

Biography artist: Theodore de Bry (1528-1598) was a Flemish engraver known for his detailed depictions of early European encounters with Indigenous peoples. .