Art

Map of Sri Lanka with title cartouche at top right, compass points north to the right of map. The maps for this atlas were engraved by Girolamo Porro from Padua, and are set within a page of text, with engraved headpiece and decorated initial. There were many editions of this popular atlas between 1576 and 1713. Copper engraving. Uncoloured. A fine, crisp impression. Fine condition. leaf size:197 x 297mm. Size: 14 x 10.5 cm. (5½ x 4 inches)