Italy - Veneto; W. & J. Blaeu - Polesino di Rovigo - 1661-1680
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Polesino di Rovigo, a hand-coloured aquaforte map by W. & J. Blaeu of the Rovigo area in Veneto, Italy, from the 1663 French edition of Theatrum Orbis Terrarum with the verso French notes on Rovigo, Adria and Lendinara, Badia Polesine and Cavarzere, measuring 39 × 50.5 cm and in excellent condition.
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Polesino di Rovigo
Beautiful map of the territory of Rovigo, formerly called Polesino, formed by the accumulation of riveric detritus and rich in natural and artificial waterways and canals, responsible for frequent floods.
Without indications of authority, but taken from the French edition (1663) of the famous "Theatrum Orbis Terrarum sive Atlas Novus in quo Tabulæ et Descriptiones Omnium Regionum" by Willem Blaeu, expanded by his son Johannes in various editions and in several languages (English, French and German), under the name of "Atlas Major" (1662-65).
Engraving and burin on laid paper with double watermark, French text on the reverse containing historical and topographical notes of Rovigo, Adria and Lendinara, Badia Polesine and Cavarzere, small defects at the upper right margin, sporadic traces of humidity, slight darkening, beautiful antique coloring (not contemporary).
Dim.: 39x50.5 cm the sheet of print
Willem Janszoon Blaeu (1571-1638) was a famous Dutch cartographer, mathematician and astronomer, as well as a printer based in Amsterdam, where he founded the Officina Blaviana, active until 1672 when it was destroyed by a furious fire.
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I am a restorer and classical philologist, owner of a gallery located in Piazza Farnese in Rome, specializing in cartography: maps and rare views, nautical charts, health certificates, but also graphic works, postcards, curiosities...
Translated by Google TranslatePolesino di Rovigo
Beautiful map of the territory of Rovigo, formerly called Polesino, formed by the accumulation of riveric detritus and rich in natural and artificial waterways and canals, responsible for frequent floods.
Without indications of authority, but taken from the French edition (1663) of the famous "Theatrum Orbis Terrarum sive Atlas Novus in quo Tabulæ et Descriptiones Omnium Regionum" by Willem Blaeu, expanded by his son Johannes in various editions and in several languages (English, French and German), under the name of "Atlas Major" (1662-65).
Engraving and burin on laid paper with double watermark, French text on the reverse containing historical and topographical notes of Rovigo, Adria and Lendinara, Badia Polesine and Cavarzere, small defects at the upper right margin, sporadic traces of humidity, slight darkening, beautiful antique coloring (not contemporary).
Dim.: 39x50.5 cm the sheet of print
Willem Janszoon Blaeu (1571-1638) was a famous Dutch cartographer, mathematician and astronomer, as well as a printer based in Amsterdam, where he founded the Officina Blaviana, active until 1672 when it was destroyed by a furious fire.
Seller's Story
I am a restorer and classical philologist, owner of a gallery located in Piazza Farnese in Rome, specializing in cartography: maps and rare views, nautical charts, health certificates, but also graphic works, postcards, curiosities...
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Era
1400-1900
Number of objects
1
Country
Italy
Geographical specification
Veneto
Map maker/publisher
W. & J. Blaeu
Map/book title
Polesino di Rovigo
Period
1661-1680
Condition
Excellent
Technique
Etching
Additional Information
1663
Map colour
Later hand colour
Height
39 cm
Width
50.5 cm
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