Arx Nassovii.

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• ARTIST: Arnoldus Montanus

• PUBLISHER: Published by Jacob van Meurs, Amsterdam.

• MEDIUM: Copper plate engraving,

  DATE: 1671.

• EDITION SIZE: Image size 11 x 13 5/8" (282 x 346 mm).

• DESCRIPTION: This map," Arx Nassovii", by Arnoldus Montanus, 1671 from De Nieuwe en Onbekende Weereld: of Beschryving van America.This detailed 17th-century engraving presents a vivid view of Fort Nassau in the Bahamas, with a lively maritime scene in the foreground. Ships of varying sizes move across calm waters, emphasizing the fort's strategic coastal position. The structure itself, with its bastions and ramparts, stands as a testament to European military architecture in the Caribbean during the age of empire. Created by Dutch historian Arnoldus Montanus, the image combines artistic precision with documentary value, offering a rare glimpse of this early colonial stronghold. Published in Montanus’ influential 1671 work on the Americas, this print reflects the Dutch interest in global exploration and their commitment to recording the expanding world. Although Fort Nassau was originally a British establishment, its inclusion in a Dutch volume underscores the interconnected rivalries and shifting powers that defined the colonial era. As a visual record, it holds historical importance for illustrating not just the structure itself, but the broader imperial ambitions and maritime activity that shaped the Caribbean in the 1600s.

• ADDITIONAL INFO: This piece is in a 12.75 x 15.5 inch archival mylar for handling.

• CONDITION: Good condition. Black and white.

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• CATEGORIES: 18th-19th Century Subjects , Town Views - Central - South America, and the West Indies , Other West Indian Countries