Engraving of the execution of a Portugese spy by the Dutch in Brazil: the foreground shows fighting between spectators; in center the execution platform with spy tied to post and executioner holding a burning bundle; hats are thrown in the air; same as in the German translation of a book by Arnoldus Montanus where engraving came from.
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
Printer
Artist
Jacob Meurs
Attribution
Engraver
Manufacturer
Jacob Meurs
Date made
1673
Inscription/Signature/Marks
Type
Inscription
Transcription
See description
Dimensions
Dimension Description
Overall
Height
7-5/8 in
Width
12-1/8 in
Dimension Notes
Display Dimensions: 7 5/8 x 12 1/8 in. (19.3 x 30.8 cm)
Condition
Notes
Remarks: Engraving pressing area of book illustration seen as 12.8cm x 16.5cm; bottom right corner crease; on back 3.8cm tape pieces at 2.5cm and 28.5cm from top edge on binding side of page; printing sharp; overall surface discoloration.
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General Notes
Note Type
StorageNote
Note
Home Location: Historic Hudson Valley, Union Church, Storage, Shelf 24E
