"Austria Archiducatus Auctore Wolfgango Lazio", Blaeu, Willem
Subject: Eastern Austria
Period: 1643 (circa)
Publication: Theatre du Monde ou Nouvel Atlas
Color: Hand Color
Size:
21.6 x 14.4 inches
54.9 x 36.6 cm
This striking, large map of the Danube River valley is based on the cartography of Wolfgang Lazio. Vienna is prominently featured with the Danube river flowing across the center of the map. The map extends south to Graz and west past Linz, but not as far as Salzburg. Numerous tiny villages, cities, mountains, forests and lakes are depicted. Three decorative cartouches grace the map including a coat of arms. French text on verso, published between 1643-50.
References: Van der Krogt (Vol. II) #2710:2.2.
Condition: A
Full contemporary color with faint foxing confined to the blank margins.
