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Mount of Sapo, Punta Chame and La Chorrera, 1685 (bound sheet)
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Mount of Sapo, Punta Chame and La Chorrera, 1685 (bound sheet)
7339709 Mount of Sapo, Punta Chame and La Chorrera, 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 Panama. 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 38510020
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This stunning print captures the beauty and detail of Mount of Sapo, Punta Chame, and La Chorrera in 1685. Created by William Hack in the 17th century, this bound sheet is a true work of art that showcases North America's Pacific Coast and Panama.
Bound within 'A Wagoner of the South Sea', an English translation captured from the Spanish ship 'Rosario' by Captain Bartholomew Sharpe in 1680, this print offers a glimpse into history. Hack's meticulous attention to detail is evident as he depicts Sharpe's track, the silver mine at Potosi, and includes a beautifully decorated title cartouche and scale.
Presented to James II, this particular copy of Hack's atlas has been preserved at the National Maritime Museum in London. The vibrant colors used in this drawing bring to life the coastlines and seas depicted on the map.
As you gaze upon this piece of art, you can't help but be transported back in time to an era when exploration was at its peak. The intricate details and historical significance make this print a true masterpiece worth admiring for generations to come.
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