ARTIST: Henricus Hondius
MEDIUM: Copper plate engraving,
DATE: 1636.
EDITION SIZE: Image size 14 3/8 x 19 1/8" (37.3 x 48.5 cm).
DESCRIPTION: A beautiful map depicting modern day Guyana, Suriname, French Guiana and part of Brazil. The map shows the Amazon River into the interior od the continent and locates the mythical city of El Dorado or Manoa, aka, the fabled city of gold. The map is embellished with title and scale cartouches, a large compass rose, a sea monster and sailing ships. <br><br>
ADDITIONAL INFO: French text on verso.
CONDITION: Good condition save for some minor damp staining along the centerfold. Nicely hand colored.
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