Engraving of a view of Fort Mauritius in Brazil at the river of St. Francisco with ships, workers and Europeans in foreground: Jester watermark and fold same as in book by Arnoldus Montanus where engraving came from; key along bottom border with titles in italics: A. Castrum Mauriti / C. Insula Amoenissima / B. Fluvius St. Francisci; bottom left corner has a printed number "4".
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
8905-8
Dimensions
Dimension Description
Overall
Height
12-1/8 in
Width
14-15/16 in
Dimension Notes
Display Dimensions: 12 1/8 x 14 15/16 in. (30.8 x 37.9 cm)
Condition
Notes
Remarks: Full vertical crease at center line; 10.5cm long vertical crease at 18.6cm from left edge; 11cm vertical crease at 20.0cm from left edge; engraving pressing area seen as 28.9cm x 35.4cm; Jester watermark clearly seen; on back 4.7cm long tape pieces at 3.3cm and 35.5cm on top edge from left edge; overall surface discoloration with some spotting.
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General Notes
Note Type
StorageNote
Note
Home Location: Historic Hudson Valley, Union Church, Storage, Shelf 24E
