Antique Print-ZEELAND-ISOLE-SELANDIE-Porro-Porcacchi-1576-1620

Description

An antique map of Zeeland with decorative cartouches and compass rose, beautifully hand-colored.

Made by Girolamo Porro after own design.

Medium: Copper engraving with later coloring on hand laid (verge) paper.

Sheet size: 14 x 10 cm (5.51 x 3.94 inch). Image size: 14 x 10 cm. (5.51 x 3.94 inch).

Condition: good, given age. Light foxing, soilng and creasing. General age-related toning and/or occasional minor defects from handling. Please study scan carefully.

ANTIQUE MAP, ZEELAND, NETHERLANDS, GIROLAMO PORRO, TOMASO PORCACCHI, 16TH CENTURY | PCO-E14-4

BACKGROUND INFORMATION

L’Isole piu famose del mondo by Tomaso Porcacchi, published by Simone Galignani & Girolamo Porro in Venice.

Reference: Blonk-Van der Wijst, G. King Minature Maps.

Biography engraver: Girolamo Porro (1520-1604) was an Italian engraver and cartographer, known for his detailed and elegant engravings in various books and maps.