"Estat de la Republique de Raguse", Duval, Pierre
Subject: Croatia
Period: 1682 (published)
Publication: Le Monde ou la Geographie Universelle
Color: Hand Color
Size:
4.9 x 3.9 inches
12.4 x 9.9 cm
This is a miniature map of the Dalmatian coast of present-day Croatia. It depicts the Republic of Ragusa, a vassal of the Ottoman Empire, and rival with the Republic of Venice for control of trade in the Adriatic. The city of Raguse (Dubrovnik) is prominently shown. This is the second state with some nomenclature added. 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: A
A nice impression with contemporary outline color in the map and later color in the cartouche, on watermarked paper with a hint of offsetting and a small paper flaw at top right. There is light toning and dampstains along the edges of the sheet.
