Subject: Cartagena, Colombia
Period: 1705 (dated)
Publication: L'Atlas Curieux ou le Monde...
Color: Black & White
Size:
12.8 x 8.8 inches
32.5 x 22.4 cm
This map of Cartagena and the surrounding bay depicts the important port city as a bird's-eye plan with a numbered key identifying 12 locations. Three forts surrounding the city and bay are shown. The surrounding countryside is filled with vegetation, trails, and a hew houses. A fleur-de-lis orients north to the bottom left of the map. Adorned with a drape-style cartouche and engraved by C. Inselin. This is the second state.
References: Kapp (MCC-77) #39; Pastoureau, FER I D.
Condition: B+
A dark impression with a small hole at center, a couple of small stains, and minor toning and foxing.