Cannibalism engraving by theodore de bry published
Cannibalism would come to be closely associated with peoples of the Americas..
Theodor de Bry
16th century engraver and publisher from Liège (1528–1598)
Theodor de Bry | |
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Engraved self-portrait of Theodorus de Bry[1] | |
| Born | 1528 Liège |
| Died | 27 March 1598 (aged 69–70) Frankfurt |
| Known for | Engraving |
| Notable work | Collectiones peregrinatiorum in Indiam orientalem et Indiam occidentalem (1590–1633) |
Theodor de Bry (also Theodorus de Bry) (1528 – 27 March 1598) was an engraver, goldsmith, editor and publisher, famous for his depictions of early European expeditions to the Americas.
Theodor de Bry created this image, an engraving of supposed acts of cannibalism published in Frankfurt in It was based on descriptions given to.
The Spanish Inquisition forced de Bry,[citation needed] a Protestant, to flee his native, Spanish-controlled Southern Netherlands. He moved around Europe, starting from his birth on the city of Liège in the Prince-Bishopric of Liège, then to Strasbourg, Antwerp, London and Frankfurt, where he settled.
De Bry created a large number of engraved illustrations for his books. Most of his books were based on first-h