Subject: Western Belgium
Period: 1643 (circa)
Publication: Theatre du Monde ou Nouvel Atlas
Color: Hand Color
Size:
20.6 x 16.4 inches
52.3 x 41.7 cm
Very attractive map of the region centered on Ghent, oriented with north to the right. Fully engraved to show forests, lowlands, cities, villages, roads and even windmills. Richly embellished with a title cartouche incorporating two coats of arms, a dedication cartouche with another herald, a strapwork distance scale and a compass rose. The map is dedicated to Jacobus Wiits. French text on verso, published between 1643-50.
References: Van der Krogt (Vol. II) #3215:2.
Condition: A
A crisp impression with contemporary color in the map and possibly later color in the cartouches on a sheet with minor toning. There is a bit of printer's ink residue and marginal soiling.