Antique Print-SPANISH-CONQUISTADORS-NATIVE-AMERICAN-CHIEF-Goeree-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.

SPANISH CONQUISTADORS, NATIVE AMERICAN CHIEF, GARCILASO DE LA VEGA, FLORIDA CONQUEST, COLONIAL AMERICA, EARLY EUROPEAN EXPLORATION, PIETER VAN DER AA, 18TH CENTURY ENGRAVINGS | PCO-C50-12

BACKGROUND INFORMATION

Based on La Florida del Ynca (1605) by Garcilaso de la Vega. Published in Naaukeurige versameling der gedenk-waardigste zee en land-reysen na Oost en West-Indien, 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, mainly active in Amsterdam. He was a pupil of Gerard de Lairesse and created detailed historical engravings.

Biography artist: Garcilaso de la Vega (1539-1616) was a Spanish chronicler of Incan descent who documented early Spanish expeditions, including the conquest of Florida. His La Florida del Ynca (1605) remains a significant historical source.