Price: $650.00
SKU: 68074
ARTIST: Arnoldus Montanus
PUBLISHER: Published by Jacob van Meurs, Amsterdam.
MEDIUM: Copper plate engraving,
DATE: 1671.
EDITION SIZE: Image size 11 1/4 x 13 3/4" (28.5 x 35 cm).
DESCRIPTION: This historical view, titled "Urbs Domingo in Hispaniola," was created by Arnoldus Montanus and is featured in his 1671 publication, "De Nieuwe en Onbekende Weereld: of Beschryving van America." The image showcases Santo Domingo, one of the earliest European-established cities in the Western Hemisphere. <br><br> Founded in 1497 by Bartholomew Columbus, Christopher Columbus's brother, it served as the capital of Hispaniola and the first Spanish colony in the New World. Santo Domingo remained a key center of Spanish authority until the conquests of Peru and Mexico. In 1586, the city was sacked by the English privateer Sir Francis Drake, who demanded a substantial ransom before moving on to Cartagena and St. Augustine. This illustration captures the historical essence and strategic importance of Santo Domingo during the colonial era.
ADDITIONAL INFO: This piece is in a 12.5 x 15.5 inch archival mylar for handling.
CONDITION: Good condition save light spot in sky. Black and white.
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