Engraving of a view of the fort of Porto Calvo on the frontline of Portugese-Dutch hostilities in Brazil in the 1630s: Jester watermark and fold same as in book by Arnoldus Montanus where engraving came from; key with titles in italics is in the upper right corner: A. Castrum paracon / B. Urbs / C. Basilica / D. Castella duo hosti derelickta; bottom left corner has a handwritten number "5" in black ink.
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
8905-17
Dimensions
Dimension Description
Overall
Height
12-1/8 in
Width
15-3/16 in
Dimension Notes
Display Dimensions: 12 1/8 x 15 3/16 in. (30.8 x 38.6 cm)
Condition
Notes
Remarks: Full vertical crease at center line reinforced on back with a 0.3cm paper strip; engraving pressing area seen as 27.2cm x 33.6cm; Jester watermark clearly seen; on back 5cm long tape pieces at 3.5cm and 36cm on top edge from left edge; overall surface discoloration and some spotting.
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General Notes
Note Type
StorageNote
Note
Home Location: Historic Hudson Valley, Union Church, Storage, Shelf 24E
