ARTIST: Joan Blaeu
PUBLISHER: Published by Joan Blaeu, Amsterdam.
MEDIUM: Handcolored engraving,
DATE: c.1640.
EDITION SIZE: 15 x 20 7/8" (381 x 528 mm) plus margins
DESCRIPTION: A decorative map of the Picardie region of France. The title cartouche surrounded by two farmers. In the upper right is a coat of arms held aloft by two winged putti. A well colored impression.
ADDITIONAL INFO: This example is from a 1650 French text edition of Blaeu's "Le Theatre du Monde, Nouvel Atlas"
CONDITION: Good condition. Original hand coloring.
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