18th century map of Scandinavia

SEUTTER, Matthäus.

Synopsis Plagae Septentrionalis sive Sueciae, Daniae et Norwegiae Regn.
Augsburg, c.1720. Original colour. 490 x 590mm.

A fine example

A detailed map of Scandinavia, engraved by Rogg with a title cartouche containing a portrait of Queen Ulrika Eleonora of Sweden, who reigned from 1718 until her abdication in favour of her husband in 1720. She served as regent twice, in 1731 and 1738-9,
An early example, before Seutter became Imperial Geographer (1731) and before the portrait of the queen was removed.


Stock ID : 22961