Brazil, Pernambuco, Recife, Fort Nassau Montanus / Van Meurs, 1671, Arx Nassovii

A large view of Fort Nassau in the Pernambuco area of North East Brasil near Recife, with Dutch ships on the foreground, the Fort Nassau in the background and Latin explanatory notes (A.-E.) under the picture.

Key details about this specific fort:
Location: It was located on the coast of Pernambuco and served as part of the defense line of Dutch Brazil, along with Fort Prince William and Fort Frederik Hendrik.
Name: The fort was named after Johan Maurits van Nassau-Siegen, who was governor-general of the Dutch possessions in Brazil.
Image: Engravings often depict a naval battle off the coast of the fort, illustrating the struggle between the Dutch and the Portuguese for control of the region.

This print is from Arnoldus Montanus’ Die Nieuwe en onbekende Weereld, published in Amerstdam, 1671.

Good condition. Small repair in lower left corner with minimal impact on the image.

Image 28x34cm, page 31x38cm