"Austria Archiducatus Auctore Wolfgango Lazio", Blaeu, Willem

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

A crisp impression with contemporary color. The right margin has been trimmed nearly to the platemark but is still adequate for framing. A short centerfold separation confined to the bottom blank margin has been closed on verso with old paper.