Maps, Germany, Bavaria, Bavarian Forest, Grafenau, Apian
Bavaria. - Nr.12 of the 24-piece copper etching map by Peter Weiner
Hand-colored copper etching after the woodcut by Philipp Apian (1531-1589)
Published in Munich, 1579
The map of Bavaria (Bayerische Landtafeln), when all 24 parts are put together, measures impressive 156 x 159 cm (ca. 61,4 x 62,6") The individual maps count Nr. 1 (top left) to Nr. 24 (bottom right). The complete map is surrounded by a decorative typical Renaissance fruit decor bordure.
Original antique print
In the lower left corner we see just a piece of the river Danube between Winzer and Vilshofen. Along the northern edge of the map we see the river Regen and generally the beautiful area of "Bayerischer Wald" (Bavarian Forest with Grafenau in its center. On the right in Latin language a homage towards Bavaria and, bordering the map part of the decorative Renaissance fruit bordure which embraces elegantly the entire 24 piece map.
Very good condition. Pleasant hand coloring.
31 x 41 cm (ca. 12.2 x 16.1")
