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Das neunte Buch / Von den Völckern Rio de Plata.
| Article ID | AMS1632 |
Title | Das neunte Buch / Von den Völckern Rio de Plata. |
The illustration depicts a "great enormous snake" 25 feet long and as thick as a man, speckled with yellow and black colors. The image resembles more a lizard or a dragon than a snake. This creature was caught in the area of the Río de la Plata at the Paraná River. Additionally, the peoples of Río de la Plata are described in German. | |
| Year | ca. 1588 |
Artist | Münster |
| Place of Publication | Basle |
| Dimensions (cm) | 29,5 x 17,5 cm |
| Condition | Perfect condition |
| Coloring | original colored |
| Technique | Woodcut |
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15.00 €
( A reproduction can be ordered individually on request. )