BOAVISTA

Art

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Historic Hudson Valley

Name/Title

BOAVISTA

Entry/Object ID

PM.2007.12

Description

Engraving of a view of the banqueting house built by Prince Maurits of Nassau at the bridge built across the Capivaribi River in Brazil: Jester watermark and fold same as in book by Arnoldus Montanus where engraving came from; key with titles in italics is in upper left corner: A. Fluvius Capibaribi / B. Domus Boavista, sivi boni visus / C. Pons / D. Palalium friburgum / E. Mauritiopolis / F. Templum Gallieum / G. Castrum Ernesti / H. Castrum Fred. Henrici / I. Reciffa / K. Reciffa lapidosa / L. Naves portu contenta / M. Olinda eminus visa.

Artwork Details

Medium

Paper (laid), Ink, Paper (laid), ink

Collection

Philipsburg Manor Object Collection

Made/Created

Artist Information

Artist

Arnoldus Montanus

Attribution

Artist

Artist

Jacob Meurs

Attribution

Engraver

Artist

Jacob Meurs

Attribution

Printer

Manufacturer

Jacob Meurs

Date made

1671

Inscription/Signature/Marks

Type

Inscription

Transcription

See description

Other Names and Numbers

Other Number

8905-14

Dimensions

Dimension Description

Overall

Height

12-1/8 in

Width

14-13/16 in

Dimension Notes

Display Dimensions: 12 1/8 x 14 13/16 in. (30.8 x 37.6 cm)

Condition

Notes

Remarks: Full vertical crease at center line reinforced on back with a 0.4cm paper strip; engraving area seen as 26.0cm x 34.1cm; Jester watermark clearly seen; on back 4.8cm long tape pieces at 3cm and 35.5cm on top edge from left edge; overall surface discoloration and some spotting.

Relationships

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Notes

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General Notes

Note Type

StorageNote

Note

Home Location: Historic Hudson Valley, Union Church, Storage, Shelf 24E

Note Type

Department

Note

Curatorial