A 17th century miniature prospect of Manila

MALLET, Alain Manesson.

Manille.
Frankfurt, 1684. Coloured. 150 x 110mm.

A bird's-eye view of the town and harbour of Manila, showing the castle, with a sea-battle between galleons in the foreground. The engraver of this German version of Mallet's 'Description de l'Univers' has reversed the image.


Stock ID : 20525