Subject: Brazil
Period: 1690 (circa)
Publication:
Color: Hand Color
Size:
14 x 11 inches
35.6 x 27.9 cm
Attractive copper engraving showing the Dutch fleet, under the command of Hendrick Corneliszoon Loncq, capturing the region in 1630 from the Portuguese. At top is a view of Povo and Olinda as seen from the sea. At bottom is a large bird's eye view of the region. Published by Gregorio Letie.
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Condition: A
Remargined at binding side to accommodate framing. Couple of tiny unobtrusive spots.