Bolivia, Potosi, Montanus / Van Meurs, 1671, Potosi

This beautiful panoramic view shows the famous silver mountain Cerro de Potosí in Bolivia, extensively mined by the Spanish in the 17h century. The view shows the mountain surrounded by the village.

This view appeared in John Ogilby’s seminal atlas "America: Being the Latest, and Most Accurate Description of the New World," published in London in 1671. Ogilby’s work is an English translation of Arnoldus Montanus’ "Die Nieuwe en onbekende Weereld. . . ," which was produced in Amsterdam earlier the same year. Considered the first encyclopedias of the Americas, both texts are richly illustrated with maps, views and portraits.

Very good condition. Some small repairs in the lower margin, not affecting the image.

Image 28x35,5cm, page 31x37,5cm