The Ortelius/Vrients map of Galicia in fine original colour
VRIENTS, Jan Baptist.
Descripcion del Reyno de Galizia, auth. F.Fer.Oiea, ord. Pred.
Antwerp, 1608-12, Italian text edition. Original colour. 380 x 485mm.
Some reinforcing of verdigris on reverse.
A scarce map of Galicia engraved by Joannes Baptista Vrients, derived from the manuscript map by Ferdinando Ojea (1568-1615). In the top right corner angels hold up a book of music and an armorial, both of which have the words 'Hoc Mysterium Firmiter Profitemur' ('Here is the mystery of faith that we strongly profess').
As this map only appeared in Ortelius' 'Theatrum' from 1603 it is relatively uncommon.
VAN DEN BROECKE: 32, Approximately 1300 copies printed.
Stock ID : 19445
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The Ortelius/Vrients map of Galicia in fine original colour
VRIENTS, Jan Baptist.
Descripcion del Reyno de Galizia, auth. F.Fer.Oiea, ord. Pred.
Antwerp, 1608-12, Italian text edition. Original colour. 380 x 485mm.
Some reinforcing of verdigris on reverse.
A scarce map of Galicia engraved by Joannes Baptista Vrients, derived from the manuscript map by Ferdinando Ojea (1568-1615). In the top right corner angels hold up a book of music and an armorial, both of which have the words 'Hoc Mysterium Firmiter Profitemur' ('Here is the mystery of faith that we strongly profess').
As this map only appeared in Ortelius' 'Theatrum' from 1603 it is relatively uncommon.
VAN DEN BROECKE: 32, Approximately 1300 copies printed.
Stock ID : 19445
SOLD
To see similar items click here
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