Vallei van San Juan del Oro c. 1855

"Vallei van San Juan del Oro" is a lithograph by Pieter Willem Marinus Trap, created around 1855. This detailed artwork depicts a valley in the Andes mountains, a place known for the harvesting of Cinchona bark, used to create quinine. Trap's work focuses on the landscape, depicting the dense foliage and mountainous terrain of the valley. Figures are shown working in the valley, highlighting the laborious nature of this industry. The artwork is part of the collection of the Rijksmuseum, providing valuable insight into 19th-century South American landscapes.