Print Description
Medium: Engraving on hand-laid (verge) paper.
Sheet size: 22 x 18 cm (8.66 x 7.09 inch). Image size: 17.5 x 13 cm. (6.89 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.
FERDINAND MAGELLAN, SPANISH EXPLORATION, INDIGENOUS RESISTANCE, PATAGONIA, SOUTH AMERICA, COLONIAL ENCOUNTERS, 16TH CENTURY TRAVEL, PIETER VAN DER AA, AGE OF DISCOVERY, EARLY NAVIGATION, ANTONIO DE HERRERA | PCO-C50-17
BACKGROUND INFORMATION
From: ‘Scheeps-Togt van Ferdinand Magellanes … In ‘t Jaar 1520’, after Anthony de Herrera. Published by Pieter van der Aa, in Leiden in 1706. Pieter van der Aa (1659-1733) was a Dutch publisher, engraver, and cartographer known for producing travel books and historical illustrations. His works often contained elaborate engravings depicting key moments in exploration and conquest.
Biography engraver: Jan Goeree (1670-1731) was a Dutch engraver, draughtsman, and author, mainly active in Amsterdam. He was a pupil of Gerard de Lairesse and created detailed historical engravings.
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