Early View of ACAPULCO, MEXICO c. 1671 - Montanus

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“PORTUS ACAPULCO.” from De Nieuwe en Onbekende Weereld by Arnoldus Montanus.  Amsterdam, 1671.  Original copper-plate engraving from “the first encyclopedia of the Americas” (Schwartz & Ehrenberg, The Mapping of America, p.118). (Image: 11 1/4 x 13 7/8")

This detailed view of Acapulco, Mexico depicts the city from which “all merchandize is sent to be transported to China which is about 2000 Leagues distant from thence; in which Voyage they generally spend 14 Months” (text). The center of the city is “one large Street, consisting of fair & stately Houses, and leading directly to the Haven; the Church [seen on the right] which is of an oblong square, hath a high Steeple in the middle” (text). A very scarce view of every-day life in this exciting new region as it was portrayed in the 1670’s. 

The views from this important series served as an illustrated compendium of the discoveries, conquests, and settlements in the New World. (Reference: Deák, Picturing America, #50-51).

This item is presented in archival matting (16 x 20").

  • Inventory# V-1039
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