A classic 17th century decorative map of Cyprus
JANSSON, Jan.
Cyprus Insula.
Amsterdam: c.1680, blank verso. Old colour. 350 x 500mm.
Old ink mss. numeral in top margin.
A very decorative map of the island of Cyprus embellished with a large cartouche to the bottom right showing Leda being drawn across the sea by a pair of swans.Also featuring a scale cartouche, two coats of arms, two wind roses and three sailing ships. Curiously the spelling of Nicosia in this map is shown as "Nocosia".
ZACHARAKIS: 3277/2141.
Stock ID : 23017
£1,600
£1,600
A classic 17th century decorative map of Cyprus
JANSSON, Jan.
Cyprus Insula.
Amsterdam: c.1680, blank verso. Old colour. 350 x 500mm.
Old ink mss. numeral in top margin.
A very decorative map of the island of Cyprus embellished with a large cartouche to the bottom right showing Leda being drawn across the sea by a pair of swans.Also featuring a scale cartouche, two coats of arms, two wind roses and three sailing ships. Curiously the spelling of Nicosia in this map is shown as "Nocosia".
ZACHARAKIS: 3277/2141.
Stock ID : 23017
£1,600
£1,600