Subject: Central Switzerland
Period: 1643 (circa)
Publication: Theatre du Monde ou Nouvel Atlas
Color: Hand Color
Size:
19.7 x 15.2 inches
50 x 38.6 cm
Nice copper engraved map of Canton Aargau and parts of the Cantons Schwyz, Zurich, and Glarus. Includes the cities of Bern and Lucern. Beautifully engraved to depict the numerous lakes and mountainous countryside and embellished with a small title cartouche. French text on verso, published between 1643-50.
References: Van der Krogt (Vol. II) #4930:2.
Condition: A
A dark impression with full contemporary color on a watermark sheet with a hint of toning.