Cartographer:
QUAD, Matthias
Title:
SICILIA.
Stock Code:
5386
Method:
Copper engraving
Colouring:
Uncoloured
Atlas:
Fascilus Geographicus
Size: (W x H):
30cm x 20.5cm
12 inches x 8 inches
Date:
1608
Price:
£400
Attractive map of Sicily, decorated cartouche at top centre, portrait of Philip of Spain at top left and coat of arms at right centre. Scale at lower left. Matthaus Quad was a German cartographer based in Cologne, which, at the time was the centre for German cartography. This map is from his Fascilus Geographicus. It was printed by Johannes Bussemacher.
Very good condition. A few placenames underlined in brown.