PLANIGLOBII TERRESTRIS CUMUTROQ HEMISPHAERIO CAELESTI.

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Cartographer:
HOMANN, Johann Baptist
Title:
PLANIGLOBII TERRESTRIS CUMUTROQ HEMISPHAERIO CAELESTI.
Stock Code:
247
Method:
Copper engraving
Colouring:
Original colour with later additions
Size: (W x H):
55cm x 48cm
 
21½ inches x 19 inches
Date:
c1710
Price:
£3200

Sumptuously decorated twin hemisphere map with zephyrs and images of the heavens along the top edge, cherubs supporting the title banner. Dramatic depictions of volcanoes, whirlpools, and rainbows in lower corners, with explanatory text below. Two celestial hemispheres of the northern and southern heavens, plus two smaller insets showing the position of the sun relative to the earth during the summer and winter. Title on banner along the top edge.

Excellent condition. Framed size: 80 x 72 cm.

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