J. Meyer, the Noble Savage With a Lady, 17th-century, Etching

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Johannes Meyer jun. (1655 Zurich - 1712 ibid.): The noble savage with a lady, 17th century, EtchingTechnique: Etching on Paper, … Read more Johannes Meyer jun. (1655 Zurich - 1712 ibid.): The noble savage with a lady, 17th century, EtchingTechnique: Etching on Paper, mounted on PaperInscription: lower left signed in the printing plate: "Joh Meyer invent et fecit". Upper left inscribed in the printing plate: "Der andere Theil". Date: 17th centuryDescription: Probably the cover of a literary illustration. Near a harbour, an indigenous man in Indian costume brings flowers to an elegantly dressed lady. In the background is architecture with Muslim signs, the crescent moon, and a pyramid. Probably from "Le Miroir Ottoman".Source: Claude de LaMagdeleine (1601 Charolles-1652 Lucenay) Le Miroir Ottoman, 1677 | Book, PoliticsKeywords: The Noble Savage, Colony, Colonisation, Port, Ship, New World, America, Caribbean, Egypt, Pyramid, 17th century, Baroque, Costumes, Switzerland, Size: 12,6 cm x 7,3 cm (5 x 2,9 in)Condition: Good condition. Slightly discoloured in the corners due to the old mounting. The edges of the sheet are slightly trimmed. See less