"Irlande", Duval, Pierre
Subject: Ireland
Period: 1682 (published)
Publication: Le Monde ou la Geographie Universelle
Color: Hand Color
Size:
4.2 x 5.1 inches
10.7 x 13 cm
This miniature map of Ireland depicts major towns and key topographical features, and is adorned with an architectural cartouche. Five provinces are outlined, with the fifth province of Medie (Meath) stretching from Drogheda to the Shannon. Pierre Duval was Nicolas Sanson's nephew and pupil. He published a wide range of atlases and individual maps including a fine miniature world geography with many of the maps based on Sanson.
References: King (2nd ed.) pp. 132-135; Pastoureau, DUVAL XI Fa.
Condition: B+
A nice impression with contemporary outline color in the map and later color in the cartouche, on paper with a crown watermark and light offsetting and toning. There are faint dampstains along the edges of the sheet.
