Item #263213 Vista y Perspectiva de la Fortaleza y Palacio que los Reyes Yngas tenian en el Territorio de Canar quias Paredes se Conservan. Jorge JUAN, Antonio DE ULLOA.

Vista y Perspectiva de la Fortaleza y Palacio que los Reyes Yngas tenian en el Territorio de Canar quias Paredes se Conservan

Madrid: Antonio Marin, 1735.

View. Uncolored engraving. Image measures 8" x 11.25".

This is detailed perspective view of the palace and fortress of the Incas located near the town of Canar in Ecuador. Rendered with utmost detail and precision, includes a view of the stream, and surrounding hills. Most likely the Paradones del Inca, a palace, fortress and a sort of Labyrinth built by Tupac-Yupanqui (Topa Inca Yupanqui) near the town of Canar in the township of Cuenca in Quito Province, Ecuador. Visitors can still visit the ruins of the fortress. A decorative cartouche adorns the top center. The view is in good condition with minor stains in margins. Lower left margin includes minor wom holes. From Antonio de Ulloa and Jorge Juan y Sanctilla's "Relacion historica del viage a la America Meridional hecho de orden de S. Mag. para medir algunos grados de meridiano terrestre y venir por ellos en conocimiento de la verdadera figura y magnitud de la tierra, con otras observaciones astronomicas..." This particular plan is from Part One, Volume Two, containing "Libro VI: Descripcion de la Provincia de Quito... - Indice de las materias y cosas notables contenidas en esta primera parte". Illustration by Vicente de la Fuente. Antonio de Ulloa (1716-1795) was a Spanish explorer, author, and politician considered one of the best European scientists of his time. He began his research in South America in concert with the French Academy of Sciences and traveled around the continent for ten years. His Relacion Historia del Viaje a la America Meridional, which he published with Jorge Juan y Sanctilla, provided a detailed geography and natural history of the continent.

Illustrator: Vicente de la Fuente
Binding: Unbound
Language: Spanish

Price: $275.00

Item #263213