France - Brittany; Willem Janszoon Blaeu (1571 /1638), Joan Blaeu (1596 /1673) - "Britannia Ducatus" - 1621-1650
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Britannia Ducatus, a copperplate engraving by Willem Janszoon Blaeu and Joan Blaeu, produced in France, depicting Brittany, hand-coloured at the time, 475 by 570 mm.
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Description from the seller
Type: Copperplate engraving on copper;
Support: Laid and chain-linked paper;
State: Excellent print quality, good conservation with minor traces of foxing and browning; The paper shows a light and natural darkening with time, on the right there are wormholes, on the back restorations, all as shown in the photo;
Shipping: Insured shipment via Bartolini/DPD courier. To benefit from the insurance coverage, any damage to the package must be disputed and reported to the courier at the time of delivery. Otherwise, it will not be possible to activate the insurance reimbursement procedure;
Provenance: Provenance from a private collection;
Abraham Ortelius (Antwerp, 1527 – 1598) was a famous Flemish cartographer and geographer, universally recognized as the father of modern cartography; his workshop is responsible for the publication of the map of Catalonia shown previously.
Willem Janszoon Blaeu (1571 – 1638) was one of the most important Dutch cartographers, astronomers and publishers of the Golden Age, founder of a dynasty that redefined the standards of world cartography.
Seller's Story
The seller recommends that when collecting the shipment, you report any anomalies, damaged and/or opened packages to the courier. The insurance is not liable if these reports are not made. Thank you
Translated by Google TranslateType: Copperplate engraving on copper;
Support: Laid and chain-linked paper;
State: Excellent print quality, good conservation with minor traces of foxing and browning; The paper shows a light and natural darkening with time, on the right there are wormholes, on the back restorations, all as shown in the photo;
Shipping: Insured shipment via Bartolini/DPD courier. To benefit from the insurance coverage, any damage to the package must be disputed and reported to the courier at the time of delivery. Otherwise, it will not be possible to activate the insurance reimbursement procedure;
Provenance: Provenance from a private collection;
Abraham Ortelius (Antwerp, 1527 – 1598) was a famous Flemish cartographer and geographer, universally recognized as the father of modern cartography; his workshop is responsible for the publication of the map of Catalonia shown previously.
Willem Janszoon Blaeu (1571 – 1638) was one of the most important Dutch cartographers, astronomers and publishers of the Golden Age, founder of a dynasty that redefined the standards of world cartography.
Seller's Story
The seller recommends that when collecting the shipment, you report any anomalies, damaged and/or opened packages to the courier. The insurance is not liable if these reports are not made. Thank you
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Era
1400-1900
Number of objects
1
Country
France
Geographical specification
Brittany
Map maker/publisher
Willem Janszoon Blaeu (1571 /1638), Joan Blaeu (1596 /1673)
Map/book title
"Britannia Ducatus"
Period
1621-1650
Condition
Good
Technique
Copper engraving
Additional Information
Theatrum Orbis Terrarum, or The New Atlas
Map colour
Contemporary hand colour
Height
475 mm
Width
570 mm
