Maps, Scandinavia, Denmark, Jutland, Belt, Aalborg, island Laesoe, Waghenaer
"Beschrijvinge vande wterste omlopende custe van Judtlandt aen weder zijden op de Belt en Noort zee, In zijn wesen en gelaendte tussen Aelburger diep en Ryncopen"
Very decorative, early and rare south-orientedcopper etching, showing the northernmost area and coastlines of Jutland in Denmark between the Belt and the North Sea. South to Aalborg. Also shown the island of Laesoe
Renaissance title and mileage cartouches. Four sailships, two wind roses and a whale give this map beauty and class.
Cartographer: Lucas Janzoon Waghenaer (1533/34?-1605/6?) - His exact birth and death dates are unknown.
Map title:"Beschrijvinge vande wterste omlopende custe van Judtlandt aen weder zijden op de Belt en Noort zee"
Published: Copper etching published in the world's first nautical atlas "Spieghel der zeevaerdt, van de Westersche zee, innehoudende alle de custen"
by Lucas Janszoon Waghenaer Amsterdam, 1588
Original antique print
Measurements: 33,2 x 50,6 cm (ca. 13 x 20")
Condition: Light general age toning. Insignificently small piece of lower right margin corner missing.
There is pleat along centerfold (see scan). Normal signs of age and use. See images. interior design, wall decoration, ideas, idea, gift ideas, present, vintage, charming, special, decoration, home interior, living room design