This is a very graphic bird's-eye view of Goa, the capital of the Portuguese trading empire in Asia. This is a reduced version of Doetechum's view that illustrated editions of Jan Huygen van Linschoten's Itinerario. By the late 16th century Goa was a great trading capital as evidenced on this spectacular plan, which shows a wide array of vessels along the waterfront. The dockyards are busy with various craftsmen and elephants helping to load the ships. The map is beautifully engraved with graphic depictions of the mountains and fields, a title banner, two cartouches containing text, a coat of arms and a compass rose. Second state with German and Latin text in both cartouches.

References: Garratt (TMC-9) #P5.

Condition: A