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Antique Map of Romania and Bulgaria Centered on the Danube River

About the Item

Antique map titled 'Vetus descriptio Daciarum nec non Moesiarum'. Impressive map of the area of Romania and Bulgaria centered on the Danube River. The map is based on Ortelius' map of the region which was in turn based on classical sources. It was beautifully engraved by Petrus Kaerius to highlight the major cities, mountains and rivers and is embellished by a garland draped title cartouche with two putti and a ship in the Black Sea. Published by J. Janssonius, circa 1660.
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 19.34 in (49.1 cm)Width: 23.23 in (59 cm)Depth: 0.02 in (0.5 mm)
  • Materials and Techniques:
  • Period:
    Mid-17th Century
  • Date of Manufacture:
    circa 1660
  • Condition:
    Age-related toning. Original folding line. Original/contemporary hand coloring, with a few defects/tears along the green lines. Shows wear and soiling. Latin text on verso. Few tiny worm holes bottom margin. Please study image carefully.
  • Seller Location:
    Langweer, NL
  • Reference Number:
    Seller: BG-13324-121stDibs: LU3054333549762
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