This copper engraving is from a remarkable series of publications, illustrating voyages of discovery and travels of exploration to various parts of the world. The project was begun by Theodore de Bry of Frankfurt, in 1590 and was to continue for another 54 years. They became known collectively as the Grands Voyages (to America and the West Indies) and the Petits Voyages (to the Orient and the East Indies). De Bry died after the first six parts of the Grands Voyages were completed. The project was completed initially by his widow and two sons, Johann Theodore de Bry and Johann Israel de Bry, then by his son-in-law, Matthaus Merian in 1644.

This engraving is from Part II of de Bry's Grands Voyages, detailing the French adventures in Florida between 1562-65. The scene depicts the procession of a native Floridian wedding procession. The Queen-elect is seated in a litter carried by six warriors and surrounded by men carrying musical instruments and weapons and women bearing baskets. On a sheet of German text measuring 9.3 x 13.1".

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Condition: B+

On a lightly toned sheet with marginal soiling and foxing. There are some chips along the edges of the sheet.