The Special Features of Antarctic France, Otherwise Called America, and of Sever
Artista: No identificado
Siglo XVI · España / América
Colección: Hispanismo
This Renaissance woodcut depicts the harvesting and processing of palm dates in "Antarctic France" (present-day Brazil). The lively scene shows several people extracting juice from the dates and collecting it in vats, a method used to create a refreshing drink. The engraving, with its detailed and narrative style, illustrates the local practices and natural resources of the period.
hispanismo historia
