Cartographer:
QUAD, Matthias
Title:
FLANDRIAE DESCRIPTIO.
Stock Code:
5412
Method:
Copper engraving
Colouring:
Original outline colour
Atlas:
Fascilus Geographicus
Size: (W x H):
26cm x 18cm
10 inches x 7 inches
Date:
1608
Price:
£175
Decorative map of Flanders, with ornamental border, Latin text within strapwork border at lower right, scale at lower left, title and two coast of arms at upper left. Title cartouche to right of top centre. 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. Good margins. Rivers and a few place-names lightly outlined in brown and green.