Subject: Italy - Tuscany
Period: 1608 (dated)
Publication:
Color: Hand Color
Size:
6.8 x 5 inches
17.3 x 12.7 cm
Charming map of Tuscany with the cities of Florence, Pisa and Rome, crisply engraved with pictorial representations of major cities and topography. Florence is shown larger than Rome, with a tiny depiction of the Duomo visible. A portion of the Apennine mountains are located at the top of the map. The sea is stipple engraved with calligraphic titling, and a strapwork cartouche with some historical notes decorates the top right corner. Latin text on verso.
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Condition: A
Sharp impression on strong paper. Near fine save for two little spots of foxing in the sea.