Original Antique Map of Switzerland
Productnr.: BG-09178
Beschrijving
Antique map titled 'Exactissima Helvetiae (..)'. Beautifully detailed map of Switzerland and surrounding regions in present-day France, Germany, and Italy. This map features two decorative cartouches: the larger is flanked by two putti, one in military garb, and the smaller has one putto and reads "Illustrissimis. Potentissimis ac Florentissimis Rebus-Publicis Helvetiorum, Tigurinae, Bernensi Basiliensi Scaphusinae Novam hanc & postomnes Alias Exactissinam Helvetiae Tabulam d. d. d.". Deftly illustrated with topographical features, in particular the extensive mountain ranges, with hundreds of small villages named. A small compass rose sits below a cherub holding the scale of miles, which shows Swiss, German, Italian, and French measurements. Engraved by A. Hoogeboom, Amsterdam, N. Visscher, circa 1690.
Condition: Good. General age-related toning. Minor wear and soiling. Please study image carefully.
Date: c.1690
Overall size: 63.4 x 52.8 cm.