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The view shows the town of Potosí at the foot of the Cerro de Potosí, sometimes referred to as the Cerro Rico "rich mountain", it was popularly believed to be made of silver ore. The Cerro Rico is the reason for Potosí's historical importance, since it was the major supply of silver for Spain during the period of the New World Spanish Empire. Dark impression; Light staining to lower blank margin entering image; short tear bottom right corner; spotting to left edge.
Allain Manesson Mallet 1630- 1706, French cartographer, engineer and mathematician, served in the army of Louis XIV, and also that of the King of Portugal later becoming Inspector of Fortifications to Louis. He published the "Description de l'Univers" in 1683, attempting to describe the cartography, towns, ports, people, habits and traditions of the known world. The work extended to 5 volumes with some 600 illustrations.
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