Tag: Arnoldus

Historical Maps

Engraving of Itamaraca Island from 1671 – Brazil

Engraving of Itamaraca Island from 1671 – Brazil – De Nieuwe en Onbekende Weereld “I. Tamaraca”, Montanus, Arnoldus Montanus’ work was perhaps the greatest illustrated book on the New World produced in the seventeenth century. It contained over one hundred beautifully engraved plates, views, and maps of North and South America. […]

Historical Maps

Engraving of Salvador de Bahia from 1671

Engraving of Salvador de Bahia from 1671 – De Nieuwe en Onbekende Weereld “Urbs Salvador”, Montanus, Arnoldus Montanus’ work was perhaps the greatest illustrated book on the New World produced in the seventeenth century. It contained over one hundred beautifully engraved plates, views, and maps of North and South America. The […]