Arent Roggeveen (c. 1628–1679). De Cust van Westindien, Tusschen Rio Demarary en Rio d'Oroonque (The Guiana coastline). 1720 State_Hawaii In the early months of

In the early months of the Mexican War

Rhoads Fisher This example was almost certainly drawn by Elias Wightman

Lesson commissioned a series of original watercolors to serve as models for engravings

including the Nicholas de Fer’s

Limon Arivo Sevrio (Plate 215)

Arent Roggeveen (c. 1628–1679). De Cust van Westindien, Tusschen Rio Demarary en Rio d'Oroonque (The Guiana coastline). 1720 State_Hawaii In the early months ofArent Roggeveen (c. 16281679)De Cust van Westindien, Tusschen Rio Demarary en Rio d'OroonqueAmsterdam: Pieter Mortier, circa 16801700From Het Brandende VeenHand colored copperplate sea chartSheet size: approx. 21 x 17 inches A dramatic and richly engraved sea chart of the Guiana coastline, this work by Dutch hydrographer Arent Roggeveen covers the stretch from the Rio Demerara to the Orinoco Delta, reflecting early Dutch interest in the northern rim