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Auction 119, Lot 516

"Novus XVII. Inferioris Germaniae Provinciarum [Leo Belgicus]", Strada, Famiamo, S.J.

Subject: Low Countries

Period: 1648 (circa)

Publication: De Bello Belgico

Color: Hand Color

Size:
5.3 x 7 inches
13.5 x 17.8 cm
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Among the most interesting decorative works of cartography is a series of arresting maps showing The Netherlands and Belgium in the shape of a lion. This version of the Leo Belgicus is based on the original Aitsinger form with the lion standing facing east with the right paw raised and holding a shield. De Bello Belgico, written by Famianus Strada, a Jesuit and teacher at the Collegium Romanum in Rome, was a pro-Spanish and pro-Catholic book on the Dutch war of independence.

References: Tooley (MCC-7) #25.

Condition: A

Top and left margins professionally extended to better accommodate framing.

Estimate: $1,100 - $1,400

Sold for: $950

Closed on 5/9/2007

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