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Drawing of New Amsterdam (1660)

 

 

Drawing of New Amsterdam by Jaacques Cortelvou in 1660

The Castello Plan (original 25" x 18 5/8") derives its name from the villa near Florence where it was discovered. This is a copy made in around 1670 from the original drawn by Jaacques Cortelyou in 1660.