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.
HERNAN CORTES, MONTEZUMA, QUALPOPOCA, AZTEC EMPIRE, SPANISH CONQUEST, TENOCHTITLAN, 16TH CENTURY, PIETER VAN DER AA, HISTORICAL ILLUSTRATION, COLONIAL HISTORY, AZTEC-SPANISH RELATIONS, TEMPLO MAYOR, EXECUTION BY FIRE | 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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