Subject: Danish Islands
Period: 1720 (circa)
Publication:
Color: Hand Color
Size:
22.7 x 19.4 inches
57.7 x 49.3 cm
This very detailed and finely engraved chart shows the main islands plus the eastern coastline of Denmark and a little of Sweden. It identifies major islands including Zealand, Funen, Lolland, Langeland, and Falster. The superb cartouche features a large vignette depicting the approach to Copenhagen with ships in the harbor. It is further adorned with the royal arms and a scene of merfolk frolicking in the sea.
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Condition: A
A crisp impression on a watermarked sheet with full contemporary color. There are a couple of tiny rusts spots in the image and a short archivally repaired edge tear at bottom.