"Ducatus Silesiae Ligniciensis. Auctore Iona Sculteto Sprotta Silesio", Blaeu, Johannes
Subject: Southwestern Poland
Period: 1659 (circa)
Publication:
Color: Hand Color
Size:
20.9 x 16.3 inches
53.1 x 41.4 cm
This map is centered approximately on Legnica (Lignitz) and extends to include the cities of Lublin, Jawor, and Lwówek Śląski. The title cartouche features a putto, garlands of fruit, and birds, while the distance scale cartouche includes a hunter with his dogs. The map is dedicated to Georgius Rodulfus, the duke of Silesia, by Ionas Scultetus. Spanish text on verso, published between 1659-72.
References: Van der Krogt (Vol. II) #2930:2.
Condition: A
A sharp impression with full contemporary color on a bright sheet with a large watermark of the god Atlas. There is a bit of printer's ink residue at right and marginal soiling.
