Artist / Author / Cartographer:
Bertius, Petrus
Title:
India Orien - South East Asia
Date:
1602
Medium:
copper engraving, later colour
Size:
8.5 x 12.5 cms.
Description:
A charming map of South East Asia which was originally published in Amsterdam in 1598. This map was from a French edition of 1602. The title also appears in French, Les Indes, above the upper margin.
The Dutch cartographer and engraver, Pieter van den Keere, produced a number of maps together with his brother-in-law Jodocus Hondius Junior.
Page 41 in a book by Petrus Bertius in 1602. French text, verso page 42.
References: King, Geoffrey, L. Miniature Antique Maps, Second Edition 2003
Provenance - London Dealer
References:
Item Code:
MA6937
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