Nova Totius Terrarum / Europa / Asia / Americae / Africae
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The seventeenth century is recognised as the "Golden Age" of Dutch cartography, and from that time the house of Blaeu was justly recognised as pre-eminent in terms of art, cartography and craftsmanship. This fine set of maps: a Mercator projection World, and maps of Europe, Africa, Asia and the Americas offer ample proof of the Blaeus' reputation. The world map is splendidly decorated with vignettes of the Elements, the Seasons, the Planets and the Wonders of the World, and is described by Shirley as "one of the supreme examples of the mapmaker's art." The maps of the continents are "cartes a figures", panelled with costume figures and vignettes of prominent cities. All are beautifully engraved and delicately hand coloured. This is a matching set with Dutch text to verso.
region: World Maps
mapmaker:
G.Blaeu
place and date of publication:
Amsterdam 1630-1642
medium and colour:
copperplate, Coloured
ref:
37290
size in cms: Each 55 x 40 Price: £ 36000 |
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