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Americus Vesputius (Portrait)

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Arnoldus Montanus

Title

Americus Vesputius (Portrait)

Publication Place / Date

Amsterdam / 1671

Image Dimensions

11 x 6.5 inches

Color

Uncolored

Condition

VG+

Stock# 15312

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Striking portait of Amerigo Vespucci, for whom America is named. Vespucci is holding a set of calipers, atlas and compass, with a globe before him. A celestial globe appears above and a ship, presumably from his epocryphal voyage, over his shoulder. Richly embellished imagery.

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