Cartographer:
MERIAN, Matthew
Title:
NOVA TOTIUS GERMANIAE Descriptio. Teutschland.
Stock Code:
6541
Method:
Copper engraving
Colouring:
Original colour
Atlas:
J.L. Gottfried’s Archontologica Cosmica
Size: (W x H):
37cm x 31cm
14½ inches x 12 inches
Date:
1649
Price:
£300
A very decorative map of Germany, title cartouche at lower right, a row of eight provincial coats of arms along top edge. Compass rose at sea. This map, like many by the famed Swiss engraver Matthaus Merian, is based on Blaeu’s map of the same title, but slightly smaller and with the added shields along top edge.
Fine condition.