1630 Blaeu Map of Capitanata ( Foggia ), Italy
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Description: This is a magnificent c. 1630 map by Willem Blaeu represents the Capitanata or Puglia Tableland in eastern Italy. This area is often associated with the “spur of the boot”. This highly decorative map in a fine example of the Blaeu style with multiple decoratie cartouches, sailing ships navigating the sea, and beautiful attention to detail. Principal cities depicted are Foggia, Cerignola, Benivento, Andria, and others.
Date: 1630
References: None found.
Cartographer: The Amsterdam based Blaeu clan represents the single most important family in the history of cartography. The firm was founded in 1596 by Willem Janzoon Blaeu (1571-1638). It was in this initial period, from 1596 to 1672, under the leadership of the Willem Blaeu and with this assistance of his two talented sons Cornelius (1616-1648) and Johannis (1596-1673), that the firm was most active. Their greatest cartographic achievement was the publication of the magnificent multi-volume Atlas Major. To this day, the Atlas Major represents one of the finest moments in cartography. The vast scope, stagger attention to detail, historical importance, and unparalleled beauty of this great work redefined the field of cartography in ways that have endured to the modern era. The cartographic works of the Blaeu firm are the crowning glory of the Dutch Golden age. The firm shut down in 1672 when their offices were destroyed during the Great Amsterdam fire. Click here for a list of rare maps from Willem Janzoon Blaeu.
Size: Printed area measures 20 x 15 inches (50.8 x 38.1 centimeters)
Condition: Fine or perfect condition. Original fold, as issued. Hand color. Plate-mark visible. Text on verso.
Code: Capitanata-blaeu-1630 (Necessary for phone inquiries: 646-320-8650)
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