Art

Striking map of Aragon, Spain, from the Dutch Edition of Blaeu's 'Atlas Novus.' The map centres on Zaragoza and extends to Balbasdtor, Huesca, Calataiud, Tortosa, Tervel, Albarrazin, and Cuenca. The natural landscape of rivers, mountains, and valleys are shown pictorially in relief. Two handsome decorated cartouches located on lower margin. There are also five coats of arms placed throughout the map. Copper engraving. Original colour. Good condition with wide margins. Minor fading/ discolouration in centre where map was folded, but does not detract from overall quality. Size: 51 x 40.5 cm. (20 x 16 inches)