Austria - Danube River; Unknown - - - 1601-1620

Rare copperplate map showing the course of the Danube, dating from the late 16th or early 17th century. This is the central section of a larger map; there must have been a section attached to the left and another to the right. I couldn’t identify the mapmaker, but it must be a German or Austrian mapmaker. It depicts the Central European and Alpine regions (including regions such as Bavaria, Tirolis, Stiria, Carinthia, Carniola and Hungaria , each marked with their respective coats of arms. One can also see the Adriatic Sea (Sinus Adriaticus) and the Gulf of Venice. The lower section depicts an ornate scene featuring numerous river gods and nymphs. These personifications symbolise the various headwaters and tributaries that flow into the Danube. The map is framed at the top and bottom by a border featuring Latin and German names for the wind directions (e.g. Mesocorus, Zephyroboras, Hypafricus). total image size 49 x 65 cm Condition Slightly stained. With a central fold and two further vertical folds on the right. With a backed tear in the central fold at the top and bottom and numerous other backed tears along the edges. A section is missing at the bottom right.

Estimate:£68.53

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