Subject: Europe
Period: 1670 (circa)
Publication:
Color: Hand Color
Size:
18.5 x 13.9 inches
47 x 35.3 cm
Splendid map of Europe in ancient times based on the Ortelius map of the same title. Title cartouche (which names Ortelius) is surmounted by a figure of Europa with flags, banners and a cornucopia. The distance cartouche is surrounded by several little cherubs cavorting with sea creatures. The land is fully engraved with forests, mountains and rivers, and there are several ancient place names. A beautiful example of fine Dutch cartography.
References:
Condition: B
Crisp impression. Two neat manuscript notations (in brown ink) of place names in Spain. Top and bottom fold separations, both just entering map, and repaired with archival tape.
