Classic 16th century map of Venice

MUNSTER, Sebastian.

Venetiarum amplissima & maritima urbs cum multis circumiacentibus insulis.
Basle, H. Petri, c.1550, Latin edition. Coloured woodcut, image size 270 x 385mm.

An early bird's-eye view of Venice, derived from the Bordone map. It is signed with the ititials 'C.S.', believed to be the wood-engraver Christoph Stimmer.

MORETTI: 13.
Stock ID : 12657