"[One of the Religious Men in the Town of Secota] IIII. Priester zu Secota", Bry, Theodore de
Subject: North Carolina, Natives
Period: 1590 (circa)
Publication: Grands Voyages, Part I
Color: Black & White
Size:
8.4 x 6.1 inches
21.3 x 15.5 cm
This copper engraving is from a remarkable series of publications, illustrating voyages of discovery and travels of exploration to various parts of the world. The project was begun by Theodore de Bry of Frankfurt, in 1590 and was to continue for another 54 years. They became known collectively as the Grands Voyages (to America and the West Indies) and the Petits Voyages (to the Orient and the East Indies). De Bry died after the first six parts of the Grands Voyages were completed. The project was completed initially by his widow and two sons, Johann Theodore de Bry and Johann Israel de Bry, then by his son-in-law, Matthaus Merian in 1644.
This engraving depicts a local priest that is "wellstricken in years" and a "notable enchanter." His hair is cut short with a crest and is dressed in a short cloak. On a sheet of German text measuring 9.4 x 13.5".
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Condition: A
A nice impression with a couple of small worm holes in the image and minor marginal soiling.
