Italy - Sardinia; P. Bertius - Descriptio Sardiniae - 1601-1620
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P. Bertius, Descriptio Sardiniae.
Amsterdam, B. Langenes/ P. Bertius, 1603.
A stunning and highly scarce copper-engraved miniature map of the island of Sardinia, published in Amsterdam in 1603. This historic map originates from the early Latin edition of the celebrated pocket atlas Caert Thresoor, published by Barent Langenes with textual revisions by the renowned cartographer Petrus Bertius.
What makes this particular piece exceptional is its beautiful, original hand-colouring. Because early 17th-century pocket atlases were almost exclusively issued in black and white, examples featuring period-original colour are rare and highly sought after by discerning collectors.
The cartography is masterfully detailed, likely engraved by the finest craftsmen of the era, such as Pieter van den Keere or Jodocus Hondius. Despite its compact format, the map beautifully showcases the island's coastline, ports, internal topography, and settlements with remarkable precision. The reverse side features the original 1603 Latin text.
In Original colour, rare!
Dimensions: 8,5 x 12 cm (engraving), 11 x 17,5 cm (paper).
Very good condition.
P. Bertius, Descriptio Sardiniae.
Amsterdam, B. Langenes/ P. Bertius, 1603.
A stunning and highly scarce copper-engraved miniature map of the island of Sardinia, published in Amsterdam in 1603. This historic map originates from the early Latin edition of the celebrated pocket atlas Caert Thresoor, published by Barent Langenes with textual revisions by the renowned cartographer Petrus Bertius.
What makes this particular piece exceptional is its beautiful, original hand-colouring. Because early 17th-century pocket atlases were almost exclusively issued in black and white, examples featuring period-original colour are rare and highly sought after by discerning collectors.
The cartography is masterfully detailed, likely engraved by the finest craftsmen of the era, such as Pieter van den Keere or Jodocus Hondius. Despite its compact format, the map beautifully showcases the island's coastline, ports, internal topography, and settlements with remarkable precision. The reverse side features the original 1603 Latin text.
In Original colour, rare!
Dimensions: 8,5 x 12 cm (engraving), 11 x 17,5 cm (paper).
Very good condition.
Details
Era
1400-1900
Number of objects
1
Country
Italy
Geographical specification
Sardinia
Map maker/publisher
P. Bertius
Map/book title
Descriptio Sardiniae
Period
1601-1620
Condition
Good
Technique
Copper engraving
Additional Information
Beautiful coloured copper engraving by P. Bertius from 1603, showing the island of Sardinia
Map colour
Contemporary hand colour
Height
11 cm
Width
17.5 cm
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