ARTIST: Willem Blaeu
PUBLISHER: Published by Guiljelmum Blaeu, Amsterdam.
MEDIUM: Copper plate engraving,
DATE: c.1635
EDITION SIZE: Image size 14 15/16 x 19 1/2" (380 x 495 mm).
DESCRIPTION: This map covers an area from Congo-Zanzibar to the Cape and was largely based on Portuguese exploration, both real and imagined. This was the standard map of South Africa throughout the 17th century. The cartouche depicts two native Africans holding up an ox skin bearing the map title. At their feet are monkeys and tortoises.
ADDITIONAL INFO: This impression published by Abraham Wolfgang, Amsterdam, c.1688.
CONDITION: Good condition, save some minor splitting along lower centerfold in margin. Original handcolor with gold leaf highlights.
REFERENCE: Norwich, Africa #154.
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