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Candia Olim Creta

Candia Olim Creta

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A most attractive example of the art and craftsmanship of seventeenth century Dutch mapmaking. This detailed map is decorated by a title piece supported by bucolic figures and a scalebar supported by putti. The famous Labyrinth is shown in the centre of the island.

region: Maps of the Mediterranean & Islands
mapmaker: J.Jansson
place and date of publication: Amsterdam c.1635-1666
medium and colour: copperplate, Original o/l colour
size in cms: 52 x 38
ref: 16868
price: £ 450

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