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Theodor Galle and Jan van der Straet

The Discovery of America

c. 1580s; reprinted c. 1630

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The Discovery of America

Theodor Galle and Jan van der Straet

The Discovery of America

The Discovery of America

c. 1580s; reprinted c. 1630

Physical Qualities Engraving, Sheet: 207 × 291 mm. (8 1/8 × 11 7/16 in.) Plate: 203 × 270 mm. (8 × 10 5/8 in.)
Portfolio/Series Plate 1 from the series "Nova Reperta (New Inventions of Modern Time)"
Credit Line Garrett Collection
Object Number 1946.112.11834
Lara Yeager-Crasselt, BMA, "Watershed: Transforming the Landscape in Early Modern Dutch Art," February 9 - July 27, 2025.

Markings: CM: Claghorn

Artist

Theodor Galle

Flemish, c. 1571-1633

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Artist

Jan van der Straet

Flemish, 1523-1605

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