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1635 circa Willem Janszoon Blaeu
$ 1,100.00
Description

Rare separately published map of Italy, published in Amsterdam by Claes Jansson Visscher.

At top and bottom are views of the cities of Rome, Naples, Venice, Florence, Genova, Verona, Parma, Siena, Pozzuoli and Velletri.

The side panels show nobles and commoners of Rome, Naples, Venice, Florence, Milan and Genoa. Also included in the surrounding panels are several coats of arms and images of two volcanic attractions: Solfatara and Grotto del Cane.

The map is further embellished with sailing ships, sea monsters, and an allegorical title cartouche, featuring a queen representing Italia, river gods, and Romulus and Remus being suckled by a she-wolf.

Dedication to the Republic of Venice below the coat of arms and cartouche.