ARTIST: Frederick de Wit
MEDIUM: Copper plate engraving,
DATE: 1675.
EDITION SIZE: Image size 19 3/8 x 22 3/8" (49.1 x 56.7 cm).
DESCRIPTION: Splendid early sea chart covering the Barents Sea coast from northern Finland to Nova Zemlae with north oriented to the left. Embellished by two compass roses, sailing ships, a whaling scenes and an incredible title cartouche featuring a scene of men fighting Polar bears and other creatures found in the northern reaches of the world.
ADDITIONAL INFO:
CONDITION: Good condition. Fine original hand coloring
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