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Copper-engraved map of Denmark titled Dania Regnum by Matthäus Merian the Elder (1593–1650), from Neuwe Archontologia Cosmica ca. 1638, sheet 32 x 38 cm on handmade watermark paper, in excellent uncoloured condition.
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Copper engraved map of Denmark entitled ‘Dania Regnum’, created by the renowned German engraver and publisher Matthäus Merian the Elder (1593–1650). The map is taken from Merian’s famous work ‘Neuwe Archontologia Cosmica’ (published by Johann Ludwig Gottfried), ca. 1638
In the top right-hand corner is an ornate title cartouche flanked by two figures and featuring the Danish coat of arms. Another coat of arms is depicted in the top left-hand corner. In addition to the core Danish territories (Jutland, Zealand, Funen), the map also shows parts of southern Sweden and northern Germany.
On handmade paper with a beautiful watermark.
Sheet size 32 x 38 cm
Condition
excellent condition, clear and sharp printing
Copper engraved map of Denmark entitled ‘Dania Regnum’, created by the renowned German engraver and publisher Matthäus Merian the Elder (1593–1650). The map is taken from Merian’s famous work ‘Neuwe Archontologia Cosmica’ (published by Johann Ludwig Gottfried), ca. 1638
In the top right-hand corner is an ornate title cartouche flanked by two figures and featuring the Danish coat of arms. Another coat of arms is depicted in the top left-hand corner. In addition to the core Danish territories (Jutland, Zealand, Funen), the map also shows parts of southern Sweden and northern Germany.
On handmade paper with a beautiful watermark.
Sheet size 32 x 38 cm
Condition
excellent condition, clear and sharp printing
Details
Era
1400-1900
Number of objects
1
Country
Denmark
Geographical specification
-
Map maker/publisher
Matth. Merian
Map/book title
Dania Regnum
Period
1621-1650
Condition
Excellent
Technique
Copper engraving
Additional Information
Beautiful map
Map colour
Uncoloured map
Height
32 cm
Width
38 cm
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