America, 1588-1612 (c.)

Plate 1, the discovery of america; in the foreground to left, amerigo vespucci, holding an astrolabe and staff with a banner of the cross, addresses a naked female wearing a feathered hat, representing america, on a hammock; in the background to left, a sailing ship, another ship just visible by the shore; beyond, a group of cannibals, wild animals roam in the surrounding landscape engraving. Date: 1588-1612 (c.). Dimensions: Height: 200 mm; Width: 269 mm. Medium: paper. Depicted People: Amerigo Vespucci. Collection: British Museum.