Maps, Scandinavia, Denmark, Jutland, Skagerrak, Island of Fanoe, Ripe, Kolding, little Belt, Island Funen, Homann
"Tabula Generalis Iutiae continens Dioeceses Quatuor Alburgensem, Wiburgensem, Ripensem et ArhusiensemÉ"
Copper etching. Published by Johann Baptist Homann (1664-1724)
Very detailed map of Jutland from its northern tip (Skagerrak) south to the Island of Fanoe - Ripe - Kolding - Little Belt and the north-west corner of the Island of Funen.
Very attarctive original hand coloring.
This map was first etched in 1715 and published in Johann Baptist Homann's Atlas in
Nuremberg, 1723
The baroque title cartouche shows Neptune embracing a young lady who symbolizes what Jutland is especially famous for: The making of cheese and other milk product. Two putti work on manufacture of cow hide and the cattle, which is the origin of Jutland activity and wealth is shown on the right of the cartouche.
Original antique print
Horizontal centerfold. Margin edges show some normal traces of age and use. Map is in enjoyably good condition: A very attractive exemplar!
57 x 49,2 cm (ca. 22.4 x 19.4") interior design, wall decoration, ideas, idea, gift ideas, present, vintage, charming, special, decoration, home interior, living room design
