AETHIOPIA INFERIOR VEL EXTERIOR

AUTORE: Matthaus Merian (1593-1650)<BR><BR>DATA: 1649 circa<BR><BR>TECNICA: incisione su rame<BR><BR>DIMENSIONI FOGLIO: 318 x 375 mm.<BR>DIMENSIONI INCISIONE: 288 x 370 mm. <BR>CONDIZIONI: eccellenti condizioni. Lievi fioriture<BR><BR> <BR><BR>Meravigliosa mappa in bianco e nero in larga scala del Sud Africa di Matthaeus Merian sulla base di quella di Jan Jansson. La mappa mostra la vista generale del Sud Africa con rappresentazione delle montagne e animali. Numerose imbarcazioni in mezzo al mare. Jan Jansson faceva parte di un influente famiglia di cartografi del XVII secolo originari dei Paesi Bassi.Title: “Aethiopia inferior vel exterior” from Archontologia cosmica 1649 circa Sheet size: 12.52 x 14.76 in; 318 x 375 mm. Plate area: 11.34 x 11.81 in; 288 x 370 mm. Author: Matthaus Merian (1593-1650) Technique: Copper engraving Overall condition: Good condition, with light foxing. A wonderful large scale black and white map of South Africa by Matthaus Merian but derived from Jan Jansson. The map shows a general view of South Africa with representation of mountains and animals. Different ships in the middle of the sea. Jan Jansson was part of an influential family of map publishers from the Netherland throughout the 17th century and beyond. They were based in Arnhem than in Amsterdam. They were printers, publishers and booksellers. Overall Condition: Excellent