"Sarnia, Insula, Vulgo Garnsey: et Insula Caesarea, Vernacule Iarsey", Blaeu, Johannes
Subject: Channel Islands
Period: 1648 (circa)
Publication: Toonneel des Aerdrycks oft Nieuwe Atlas
Color: Hand Color
Size:
18.6 x 15.4 inches
47.2 x 39.1 cm
A beautiful map of the Channel Islands that shows Guensey with Castle Cornet offshore. The islands are depicted with charming pictorial topography and representations of houses, churches, and hazards at sea. The title cartouche is decorated with sheep and shepherds; the scale of miles is surrounded by fetching merfolk. Dutch text on verso, published between 1648-62.
References: Van der Krogt (Vol. II) #5730:2.
Condition: A
A dark impression with full contemporary color on a bright sheet with a large watermark of the god Atlas, light printer's ink residue, and light marginal soiling.
