Pérou, from the playing cards "Jeu de la Géographie" 1644

"Pérou," a 1644 etching by Stefano della Bella, is part of the "Jeu de la Géographie" playing card series. The artwork depicts a woman riding a horse, representing the region of Peru, which was known for its gold and silver. This card is a prime example of the 17th-century interest in cartography and exploration, using allegorical imagery to represent geographical locations. The inscription beneath the image, written in French, further highlights the region's wealth and the significant cities of Cuzco, Quito, and Lima.