401 - Unknown (17th century), "Pauromama Vreugdenberg," a settler in Japan, 1669, copper engraving

Unknown (17th century), "Pauromama Vreugdenberg," a settler in Japan, 1669, copper engraving Unknown (17th century): "Pauromama Vreugdenberg" Dutch settlers on their way to Pauromama, the mountain of joy, Japan, 1669, copper engraving Technique: Copper engraving on paper Inscription: Upper center, inscribed on the printing plate: "Pauromama Vreugdenberg". Date: 1669 Source: Arnoldus Montanus (1625 Amsterdam–1683 Schoonhoven), *Gedenkwardige Gesantschappen der Oost-Indische Maatschappy in′t Vereenigde Nederland*, 1669 | Book, Science Keywords: Island; Netherlands; Dutch colonies; Settlers; Journey; Mountain of Pleasure; Rocks; Sea; Ships, 17th century; Asian Art; Travel; Japan, Size: Paper: 30.5 cm x 37.3 cm (12 x 14.7 in), Plate: 24.8 cm x 34.4 cm (9.8 x 13.5 in), Image: 24.2 cm x 34.0 cm (9.5 x 13.4 in) Condition: In fairly good condition. Discolored and spotted due to age. Corners and margins are partially bumped. The sheet has been folded and has a vertical crease running down the center. The crease is slightly torn at the margins. An adhesive strip secures the tear at the bottom of the reverse side.