Subject: Netherlands
Period: 1672 (published)
Publication: La Geographie Universelle
Color: Hand Color
Size:
4.9 x 3.9 inches
12.4 x 9.9 cm
This miniature map of the Netherlands is divided into provinces and depicts major towns and key topographical features. The map is adorned with a decorative title cartouche in the form of a banner. Pierre Duval was Nicolas Sanson's nephew and pupil. He published a wide range of atlases and individual maps including a fine miniature world geography with many of the maps based on Sanson.
References: King (2nd ed) pp. 132-135; Pastoureau, DUVAL XI C.
Condition: B+
Original color on watermarked paper with very light toning.