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Engraving by Sirinhaém, 1671 – Montanus’ work was perhaps the largest illustrated book on the New World produced in the 17th century. It contained over a hundred beautifully engraved plates, views and maps of North and South America. The plates vividly depicted forts, festivals, occupations, Dutch fleets, battles, religious rites and native customs. This important work was translated into German by Olivier Dapper and into English by John Ogilby. Some of the plates were later acquired by Pierre Vander Aa. This engraving shows a busy village full of soldiers, workers, ox carts and a church. A key in the lower left corner indicates four points of interest. Ribbon-style title bar. “Serinhaim”, Montanus/Ogilby
Engraving of Sirinhaém, 1671
Montanus’ work was perhaps the largest illustrated book on the New World produced in the 17th century.
It contained more than one hundred beautifully engraved plates, views and maps of North and South America.
The plates vividly depicted forts, festivals, occupations, Dutch fleets, battles, religious rites and native customs.
This important work was translated into German by Olivier Dapper and into English by John Ogilby.
Some of the plates were later acquired by Pierre Vander Aa.
This engraving shows a busy village full of soldiers, workers, ox carts and a church. A key in the lower left corner indicates four points of interest. Ribbon-style title bar. “Serinhaim”, Montanus, Ogilby
Engraving of Sirinhaém from 1671 – Historical Maps of Brazil
Written by Willy Sievert
Editor of Bahia.ws since its founding in 2009. Based in Salvador, he travels frequently across the Northeast and all of Brazil to keep the guides up to date. Learn more about Willy Sievert →
