Southern Europe · 17th century
€ 200
Original antique · The actual sheet photographed · Certificate of authenticity on request · Sold unframed · Worldwide shipping from € 15 (rates)
Antique map titled 'Histri, Carni, Veneti item Rhaetiae Pars.' Charming miniature map of northern Italy with the Adriatic or upper sea, now called the Gulf of Venice, from the pocket atlas 'Introductionis in Universam Geographiam tam Veterem quam novam .. Acessit P. Bertii (Bertius) Brevarium Orbis Terrarum', by Ph. Cluverius (Cluver). Artists and Engravers: Made by 'Petrus Bertius' after 'Philipp Cluver'. Petrus Bertius (also Peter Bertius; (Dutch) Pieter de Bert) (14 November 1565 - 13 October 1629) was a Flemish theologian, historian, geographer and cartographer. Philipp Cluver (1580 - 1622), early modern German geographer and historian.
Condition: Good, given age. Original folds as issued. General age-related toning and/or occasional minor defects from handling. Please study image carefully.
Date: 1685
Overall size: 14 x 13 cm.
Image size: 0.001 x 12.3 x 11.8 cm.
They were the product of engraved, etched or lithographed plates. These plates were handmade out of wood or metal, which required an incredible level of skill, patience and craftsmanship. Whether you have a house with Victorian furniture or more contemporary decor an old engraving can enhance your living space.
