Homann, J. B.
Portus Pulchri in Isthmo siti accurata Ichnographia ex prototypo Londinensi. Scenographia Portus pulchri ex prototypo...
Eigenschaften
- Published: Nürnberg
- Published date: 1740
- Issue date: 1740
- Technique: Copper engraving / Original color
- Type: map
- Size: 51 x 28 cm (20 x 11 inches).
- Stock number: 25247
- Condition: Wide-margined copy in excellent condition.
Article description
Article description
Original antique copper engraving, hand colored in outline and wash when published. Old colored copper engraving map with 2 illustrations. Above portolan map of the port of Portobelo in Panama with the British fleet, which, under the command of Edward Vernon, conquered all the Spanish military installations of Portobelo in 1739, making it one of the most important stopovers of the Spanish silver fleet. Below is a bird's eye view of Portobelo Bay with the fortifications under attack and the town of Portobelo. Each with explanations. Recently viewed products