Full Contemporary Color with Gilt Highlights

"Seste Stuck der Aerdrycks-Beschryving, Welck Vervat Vranckryck", Blaeu, (Family)

This fine title page is in the classic architectural style of the Renaissance and graced the section on France of the Theatrum Orbis Terrarum. The title is flanked by two pillars capped by a domed structure supporting the royal coat of arms of the Kingdom of France after the conclusion of the French Wars of Religion. Across the top is the motto of Henry IV, "Duo Protegit Unus" ("One protects two" - in other words, the king protects both France and Navarre). The Latin title is pasted onto the engraved architectural framework, as was customary with title pages.

References: Van der Krogt (Vol. II) #2:22A.

Condition: A

A nice impression in full contemporary color with gilt highlights on a sheet with a watermark of the god Atlas. In the blank margins, there are a few short edge tears, light soiling, and an old tape stain at bottom. Remnants of hinge tape on verso.