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Theodor Galle and Jan van der Straet

The Discovery of America

1579-1634

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The Discovery of America

Theodor Galle and Jan van der Straet

The Discovery of America

The Discovery of America

1579-1634

Physical Qualities Engraving, Sheet: 207 × 291 mm. (8 1/8 × 11 7/16 in.) Plate: 203 × 270 mm. (8 × 10 5/8 in.)
Credit Line Garrett Collection
Object Number 1946.112.11834
One from a series of 20 prints illustrating new inventions and discoveries after Jan van der Straet.
Lara Yeager-Crasselt, BMA, "Watershed: Transforming the Landscape in Early Modern Dutch Art," February 9 - July 27, 2025.

Markings: CM: Claghorn

Artist

Theodor Galle

1570–1632

Flemish, c. 1571-1633
Meet Theodor Galle

Artist

Jan van der Straet

1522–1604

Flemish, 1523-1605
Meet Jan van der Straet
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