Bidspirit auction | Populorum qui hyberno from Americae

Populorum qui hyberno from Americae pars VIII, De Bry, From Grand Voyages - This copper engraving by Theodor de Bry, published in 1599, offers a remarkable depiction of indigenous peoples living in trees or high cliffs during the winter months. It provides insights into their unique adaptations to their environment and the rituals they perform for their deceased. The detailed engraving is part of Grand Voyages, a seminal collection of travel narratives that includes accounts of Sir Francis Drake, Thomas Cavendish, and Sir Walter Raleigh. Published in: Americae pars VIII, De Bry, Frankfurt am Main, From Grand Voyages Title: Populorum qui hyberno tempore in arboribus rupibusque habitant, ceremoniae & ritus cum defunctis Condition Report: Minor wormhole to the right margin. Image Size: 13 x 17.5 cm Sheet Size: 31 x 23 cm Verso: Blank Keywords: Theodor de Bry, Grand Voyages, 16th-century engraving, indigenous customs, ethnographic illustration, funeral rites, cliff dwellings, arboreal living, Age of Exploration, cultural anthropology, Sir Francis Drake, Thomas Cavendish, Sir Walter Raleigh, historical prints, Americae pars VIII, Frankfurt 1599, New World exploration.