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.
MONTEZUMA, AZTEC EMPIRE, TENOCHTITL?N, SPANISH CONQUEST, HERN?N CORT?S, MESOAMERICA, 16TH CENTURY, PIETER VAN DER AA, HISTORICAL ILLUSTRATION, COLONIAL HISTORY, AZTEC GAMES, STICK FIGHTING | PCO-C50-18
BACKGROUND INFORMATION
From: ‘De-Roem-Waardige Zee-en-Land-Togten door den vermaarden Ferdinandes Cortes (1519), published by Pieter van der Aa in Leiden. 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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