Map of Baia de Todos os Santos and Pernambuco from 1700
This beautiful decorative map of Brazil is oriented with north to the right. Two insets show Dutch interests in the area (Baia de Todos os Santos and Pernambuco).
The interior is largely devoid of geographical information, instead depicting scenes of native life, including warfare and cannibalism.
Additional decoration includes sailing ships, a sea monster and two decorative cartouches.
Map of the Bay of All Saints and Pernambuco, 1700 – Historical Map
