"Cyprus Insula", Blaeu, Willem
Subject: Mediterranean - Cyprus
Period: 1650 (circa)
Publication:
Color: Hand Color
Size:
19.8 x 14.9 inches
50.3 x 37.8 cm
Superb map of the island of Cyprus, geographically based on the earlier work of Ortelius. Many of its decorative features were copied by other cartographers. Two coats of arms; at center the arms of the House of the Lusignans, and at left the Turkish arms. The map is beautifully arrayed with compass roses, sailing ships, and rhumb lines. The large cartouche bottom right shows Aphrodite being drawn across the sea in a seashell chariot being pulled by a pair of swans, while Cupid pierces her heart with an arrow.
References: Goss (Blaeu) #91.
Condition: A+
Lovely later color.
