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Sapoticlan and Sacatepeque, 1685 (bound sheet)
7339681 Sapoticlan and Sacatepeque, 1685 (bound sheet) by Hack, William (17th Century); 40x50 cm; National Maritime Museum, London, UK; (add.info.: Creator: William Hack
North America, the Pacific Coast and Guatemala. Bound in A Wagoner of the South Sea describing the sea coast from Acapulco to Albemarle isle, an English translation of a Spanish derrotero captured from the Spanish ship Rosario by Captain Bartholomew Sharpe in 1680. Hack made multiple copies of this atlas. This one was presented to James II. It shows Sharpe's track, depicts the silver mine at Potosi, has a decorated title cartouche and scale.); © National Maritime Museum, Greenwich, London
Media ID 38176562
© © National Maritime Museum, Greenwich, London / Bridgeman Images
Central America Coast Line Guatemala Guatimala Republic Of Guatemala
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This print of Sapoticlan and Sacatepeque from 1685 offers a glimpse into the intricate cartography of William Hack, a prominent figure in 17th-century mapmaking. The bound sheet is part of an atlas titled 'A Wagoner of the South Sea', which details the sea coast from Acapulco to Albemarle Isle, captured from a Spanish derrotero by Captain Bartholomew Sharpe in 1680.
Hack's meticulous attention to detail is evident in this piece, showcasing North America, the Pacific Coast, and Guatemala with precision and artistry. The map includes Sharpe's track, illustrations of the silver mine at Potosi, and a beautifully decorated title cartouche with a scale for reference.
Presented to James II as a gift, this particular copy of Hack's atlas is now housed at the National Maritime Museum in London. The vibrant colors and expertly drawn coastline bring to life the maritime history and exploration of the era.
As you study this print closely, you can almost feel yourself transported back to the early 17th century, imagining sailors navigating these waters with nothing but their wits and maps like this one. It serves as both a historical artifact and a work of art that continues to captivate viewers centuries later.
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