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 Plate XXII from Part II of de Bry's Grands Voyages, which details the French adventures in Florida between 1562-65. It shows Indigenous Floridians transporting harvested crops in dugout canoes. On the river bank is a rounded storehouse with walls of mud and stone and a roof of palm leaves and soil. Published in the Latin edition of 1609 or 1634. On a sheet of Latin text measuring 9.1 x 13.8".

References: Church #146.

Condition: B+

A nice impression on a lightly toned sheet.