Artist / Author / Cartographer:
Bertius, Petrus
Title:
Aracam - Arakan
Date:
1609
Medium:
copper engraving, later colour
Size:
8.7 x 12.5 cm
Description:
Engraved by Petrus Kaerius or Pieter van den Keere.
Early map of the Kingdom of Aracan which is now part of North East Burma.
Petrus Bertius was born in Beveren, Flanders, on November 14, 1565. He became the brother-in-law of Pieter van den Keere and Jodocus Hondius, both famous cartographers with whom he collaborated. He settled in Amsterdam and after finishing his studies, he became Professor of mathematics and librarian at the University of Leiden. In 1618 he was appointed cosmographer and historiographer to Louis Xlll of France.
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Item Code:
MA6928
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