Subject: Southeastern China
Period: 1655 (published)
Publication: Novus Atlas Sinensis
Color: Hand Color
Size:
19.1 x 15.8 inches
48.5 x 40.1 cm
Based on the remarkably accurate compilations of the Jesuit Father Martino Martini during his travels between 1643 and 1650, this map depicts the province of Fujian (Fokien), which lies opposite Taiwan (Formosa). A legend at left identifies cities and towns of various sizes, forts, and mines for gold, silver, tin and iron. The map is embellished with two strapwork cartouches flanked by Chinese figures, a tiger and putti. Blank verso.
References: Van der Krogt (Vol. II) #8431:2.
Condition: A
A sharp impression with full contemporary color on a bright sheet with a large watermark of the god Atlas and toning along the edges of the sheet.
