"Burgundia Comitatus", Ortelius/Coignet
Subject: France
Period: 1601 (circa)
Publication: Epitome Theatri Orbis Terrarum
Color: Hand Color
Size:
4.5 x 3.5 inches
11.4 x 8.9 cm
Miniature map of the Burgundy region in eastern France centered on the city of Besançon. The map depicts the mountains, river systems and numerous towns. It has a strapwork title cartouche decorating the map in the lower left. The map was engraved by the brothers Ambrose and Ferdinand Arsenius who had been assistants to Frans Hogenburg and co-engravers of Ortelius' folio Theatrum. This series of maps was accompanied by text by Michel Coignet and was published by Jan B. Vrients. Italian text on verso.
References: King (2nd ed.) p. 86-87.
Condition: A
Marginal toning, lower left margin chipped. Not affecting map.
