Subject: Czech Republic
Period: 1573 (circa)
Publication: Theatrum Orbis Terrarum
Color: Hand Color
Size:
20 x 13.3 inches
50.8 x 33.8 cm
Based on the cartography of Johann Criginger (1521-1571), this fine map places Prague near center. It is boldly engraved in Ortelius' style; mountains and forests and hundreds of tiny villages are shown. Two sumptuous strapwork cartouches decorate the bottom. Dutch text on verso, published between 1571-73.
References: Van den Broecke #101.
Condition: B+
Attractive old color on watermarked paper with minor offsetting near center and light damp stains confined to the blank margins.