FLUVIUS GRANDIS

Art

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Historic Hudson Valley

Name/Title

FLUVIUS GRANDIS

Entry/Object ID

PM.2007.8

Description

Engraving of a view of Fort Ceulen in the Amazon delta with soldiers and natives unloading goods from small boats in the foreground: Jester watermark and fold same as in book by Arnoldus Montanus where engraving came from; key in upper left corner with titles in italics: A. Arx Couly / B. Fluvius Grandis / C. Scopulus cui arx maedisicata / D. Mare.

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

8905-10

Dimensions

Dimension Description

Overall

Height

12-1/8 in

Width

15-1/8 in

Dimension Notes

Display Dimensions: 12 1/8 x 15 1/8 in. (30.8 x 38.4 cm)

Condition

Notes

Remarks: Full vertical crease at center line reinforced on back with 0.4cm paper strip; engraving pressing area seen as 29.3cm x 35.4cm; Jester watermark clearly seen; on back 5.2cm long tape pieces at 3.0cm and 36.3cm on top edge from left edge; overall surface discoloration with some spotting.

Relationships

Related Entries

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