PRINT, Exploration, Bry
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Prints - Exploration. Theodore de Bry, [Pizarro Is Granted Permission to Conquer Peru] Pizarrus in Hispaniam Navigat, & ejus Regionis, quam Detexerat, Praefecturam Impetrat, from Grands Voyages, Part IV, 1596 (published). Black & White. This dramatic engraving depicts Francisco Pizarro making his case to the royal court of the riches to be found in Peru. In the background is a fantastic scene of his crew loading their Peruvian plunder onto ships, as if to illustrate his argument. On July 26, 1529, Charles V gave the green light to Pizarro to return to Peru for the third time and conquer the land. On a sheet of Latin text measuring 9.3 x 13.3".
Condition
A nice impression with a minor spot in the engraved image and marginal toning. Grade: A
Dimensions
6.2 x 7.8 in
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PRINT, Exploration, Bry
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