The Fortified Town of Pomeiooc, from Admiranda Narratio.., engraved by Theodore de Bry (1528-98) 1585-88

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"The Fortified Town of Pomeiooc" is an engraving created by the Flemish-born artist and engraver Theodore de Bry (1528-1598), based on a watercolor painting by the English artist and cartographer John White. This artwork was produced between 1585 and 1588 and is part of the larger work titled "Admiranda Narratio Fida Tamen, de Commodis et Incolarum Ritibus Virginiae," commonly referred to as "A Briefe and True Report of the New Found Land of Virginia." This publication was one of the earliest and most influential illustrated accounts of the New World, providing European audiences with a visual and descriptive portrayal of the indigenous peoples and landscapes of what is now the eastern United States.

John White, who created the original watercolor, was a member of the 1585 expedition to Roanoke Island, led by Sir Walter Raleigh. White's detailed observations and artistic skills were instrumental in documenting the life and environment of the Native American tribes encountered by the English settlers. His work provided a crucial visual record of the Algonquian-speaking peoples, including their settlements, social structures, and daily activities.

The engraving by de Bry, which translates White's watercolor into a more widely disseminated form, depicts the fortified town of Pomeiooc, a settlement of the Secotan tribe. The image illustrates the town's defensive palisade, circular layout, and various structures, including longhouses and communal spaces. De Bry's engraving is notable for its meticulous detail and attempt to faithfully represent White's original depiction, although some artistic liberties were taken to cater to European tastes and expectations.

"The Fortified Town of Pomeiooc" serves as a significant historical document, providing insights into the early interactions between European explorers and Native American communities. It reflects the complexities of cultural exchange and the ways in which European artists interpreted and presented the New World to their contemporaries. The engraving remains a valuable resource for historians, anthropologists, and art historians studying the early colonial period and the visual culture of exploration.

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