160 Theodor de Bry (1528-1598) - Set of 2 Antique Prints - Kongo Audience - A Man Travels In A Palanquin

”Kongo Audience, A Man Travels In A Palanquin”

King of Kongo giving audience to Portuguese and his subjects. Rare engraving from the second German edition of 1609 published in Frankfurt: Durch Matthias Becker by Theodor de Bry (1528-1598). "Regnum Congo, hoc est, Warhaffte und Eigentliche Beschreibung dess Königreichs Congo in Africa

Theodor de Bry (1528-1598) was a prominent Flemish engraver, publisher, and printmaker known for his significant contributions to the field of illustration and ethnography. He specialized in producing elaborate engravings that depicted scenes from exploratory voyages and ethnographic studies, particularly focusing on the Americas. De Bry's works often combined artistic interpretation with detailed observations, aiming to provide Europeans with visual insights into distant lands and indigenous cultures. His publications, such as the famous "America" series, became widely influential, shaping European perceptions of the New World during the Renaissance. De Bry's legacy lies in his pioneering use of engraving as a means of cultural documentation and historical representation.

Artist or Maker

Theodor De Bry

Medium

Copper Engraving

Date

1609