Blaeu Maps

Antique 17th-Century Map of Shanxi Province, China – "Xansi" by Blaeu, with Artistic Cartouches Description: This beautifully engraved map of Shanxi Province, historically referred ...

This map is similar to Blaeu's map except that it extends further south to include the island of Bachian.

Antique Map of Brie & Champagne, Paris Region – Blaeu, c.1642 Description: An elegant Blaeu map of the historic Brie region, long associated with Parisian aristocracy, royal est...

The title cartouche and decorative elements highlight the artistry typical of Blaeu maps, blending cartographic accuracy with visual elegance

Charolais, Burgundy Antique Blaeu Atlas Map of France, 1642 This original hand-colored map depicts a large part of the historic Comté de Charolois (County of Charolais) in the Burgu...

Metz, Lorraine and Verdun Antique Blaeu Atlas Map of France, 1642 Description This finely engraved and beautifully hand-colored map depicts the historic region surrounding Metz, Ver...

Antique Blaeu Holy Land Map – Terra Sancta Palestina, 1629 A beautifully engraved and finely hand-colored early 17th-century map of the Holy Land and the biblical lands of ancient I...

Blaeu Cyprus Map, Insula Cypri, Mythological Cartouche, c.1642 A highly decorative and visually striking Blaeu map of Cyprus, “Insula Cypri”, published in Amsterdam circa 1640, cele...

Title: 17th-Century Antique Map of Jiangxi Province, China – "Kiangsi" by Blaeu, Detailed and Vibrantly Colored Description: This detailed 17th-century map of Jiangxi Province, hi...

Produced by the renowned Dutch cartographer Willem Janszoon Blaeu around 1642, the map reflects the extraordinary craftsmanship that made the Blaeu family the foremost mapmakers of t...

Antique map titled 'Novus Brasiliae Typus'. Fine old color example of Blaeu's first map of Brazil, with north oriented to the right.

Blaeu Ottoman Empire Map, Turcicum Imperium, Figural Cartouche, 1642 A striking and highly decorative Blaeu map of the Ottoman Empire, “Turcicum Imperium” (1642), capturing the empi...

Title: Lorraine Map – Blaeu Hand-Colored Dutch Golden Age Map of Lorraine c. 1640 Description: This elegant map of Lorraine, titled "Lotharingia Ducatus; Vulgo Lorraine," is one of ...

Antique Ethiopia Abyssinia Map Blaeu c.1642 – Nile, Figures, Cartouche This highly decorative and historically important map of Ethiopia and Abyssinia was engraved by Willem Blaeu, ...

Antique Map Guinea West Africa Blaeu c.1640, Ships, Animals, Cartouche This striking and highly decorative map of the Guinea coast in West Africa was engraved by Willem Blaeu, one o...

Very decorative antique map of Chili published by W. Blaeu, 1658. This map depicts Chile from Copiapo southward to the island of Chiloé with ships and sea monsters adorning the sea.

Antique Virginia Map Blaeu c.1642 – Jamestown, Powhatan, Chesapeake One of the most desirable early maps of colonial America, this striking Blaeu engraving captures Virginia and the...

Burgundy Antique Blaeu Atlas Map of Burgundy and Franche-Comté, 1642 Description: This beautifully engraved and richly hand-colored map depicts the historic region of Burgundy, one ...

An important and Highly Decorative Blaeu Caribbean Map, West Indies, Antique Atlas Chart, c1642 Description: An exceptional and highly decorative map of the Caribbean, titled Insula...

Antique Surinam & Guiana Map Blaeu c.1642 – Amazon, El Dorado A highly decorative and evocative 17th-century map of Guiana and the Amazon region by Willem Blaeu, one of the most cel...

Terra Firma, Blaeu c.1642 – Antique Map of New Granada & Popayán A richly detailed and highly decorative map of northern South America by Willem Blaeu, one of the most prestigious n...

Blaeu Paraguay Map, Rio de la Plata, Antique Engraving, South America 1642 A highly decorative and historically significant map of Paraguay and the Rio de la Plata region, published...

Originally created by the renowned 16th-century cartographer Abraham Ortelius, this map was later published by Guillaume Blaeu, one of the most influential Dutch mapmakers of the 17t...

Antique Mexico Map Blaeu c.1642 – New Spain, Early Colonial Detail A highly important and richly detailed 17th-century map of Mexico and New Spain by Willem Blaeu, one of the most s...

Blaeu (circa 1640). This map features a large inset of the Island of Bachian (Batjan) in an elaborate frame as well as a Moluccan couple in the lower right corner in Europeanized nat...

Antique South Africa Map Blaeu c.1642 – Cape of Good Hope, Ships This striking and highly decorative map of Southern Africa was engraved by Willem Blaeu, one of the most celebrated ...

Title: 17th-Century Antique Map of Nanjing Province, China – "Nanking sive Kiangnan" by Blaeu, with Decorative Details Description: This captivating 17th-century map of Nanjing Pr...

Antique 17th-Century Map of Shaangxi Province, China – "Xensi" by Blaeu, Featuring Decorative Cartouches Description: This exquisite 17th-century map of Shaangxi Province, historica...

Willem Janszoon Blaeu (1571-1638) first published the wall map in 1608, together with similar maps of Asia, Africa, and Europe.

17th-Century Antique Map of Henan Province, China – "Honan" by Blaeu, with Detailed Cartography and Artistic Cartouches Description: This exceptional 17th-century map of Henan Pro...

Antique Map of Valois, Picardy France – Blaeu Hand Colored c.1642 Description: A highly decorative and historically significant 17th-century map depicting the Duchy of Valois in nor...

Blaeu Strait of Magellan Map – Tierra del Fuego, Decorative Sea Chart 1642 A highly important and visually captivating map of the Strait of Magellan and Tierra del Fuego, published ...

Title: Antique 17th-Century Map of Guangxi Province, China – "Qvangsii" by Blaeu, Richly Illustrated and Colored Description: This fascinating 17th-century map of Guangxi Province...

17th-Century Antique Map of Fujian Province, China – "Fokien" by Blaeu, with Decorative Cartouches Description: This stunning 17th-century map of Fujian Province, historically ref...

Similar to Blaeu's map, except that it extends further south to include the island of Bachian.

Map of Northwestern Switzerland by Willem & Jan Blaeu (Circa 1650) This is a detailed map of Northwestern Switzerland, specifically depicting the region between Basel and Zurich...

Laudunum (Loudun); Mirebalais (Mirebeau) The image uploaded is an original antique map titled "Loudonois - Mirebalais," created by Willem Janszoon Blaeu, a renowned Dutch cartograp...

1640 Willem and Joan Blaeu map entitled "Flandriae Partes duae quarum altera Proprietaria, altera Imperialis vulgo dictur," Ric0016 (Mounted on Carboard) Willem Janszoon Blaeu...

This is a 17th century hand-colored map entitled "Insula Gaditana Isla de Cadiz" from Johannes (Joan) Blaeu's Atlas Maior, published in Amsterdam in 1662.

He studied with the famous Danish astronomer Tycho Brahe, with whom he honed his instrument and globe making skills. Blaeu set up shop in Amsterdam, where he sold instruments and glo...

He studied with the famous Danish astronomer Tycho Brahe, with whom he honed his instrument and globe making skills. Blaeu set up shop in Amsterdam, where he sold instruments and glo...

Similar to Blaeu's map, except that it extends further south to include the island of Bachian.

Antique map titled 'Staveren'. Original antique map of the city of Stavoren, Friesland, The Netherlands.

This map originates from 'Toonneel der Steden van de Vereenighde Nederlanden' by Joan Blaeu.

This map originates from 'Toonneel der Steden van de Vereenighde Nederlanden' by Joan Blaeu.

This map originates from 'Toonneel der Steden van de Vereenighde Nederlanden' by Joan Blaeu.

Antique map titled 'Cestria comitatus Palatinus'. Original old map of Cheshire, Northwest England.

Antique map titled 'Bercheria vernacule Barkshire'. Original old map of Berkshire, a historic county in South East England.

Antique map titled 'Catalonia'. Antique map of Catalonia, extending from C.

Blaeu Venezuela Map – Decorative Caribbean & Nueva Andalusia Chart 1642 A highly decorative and historically important map of Venezuela and the northern coast of South America, publ...

Antique map titled 'Duynkercka'. Published by J. Blaeu, 1649.

Antique Chile Map Blaeu c.1642 – Dramatic Andes & Pacific Panorama This refined and highly decorative map of Chile was engraved by Willem Blaeu, one of the most celebrated cartograp...

Blaeu Virginia and Florida Map – Decorative Early America Chart 1642 A highly important and visually striking map of the southeastern coast of North America, titled Virginiae partis...

Antique Map Beauvais, Picardy France – Blaeu Hand Colored c.1642 Description: A richly detailed and highly decorative 17th-century map of the Beauvaisis region in northern France, e...

A striking, rare map with a cartouche dedicated to Gabriel Bengtsson Oxenstierna. Published by J. Bleau, Amsterdam, 1662. Contemporary coloring.

Joan became the official cartographer of the Dutch East India Company. Around 1649 Joan Blaeu published a collection of Dutch city maps named Tooneel der Steeden (Views of Cities).

Joan became the official cartographer of the Dutch East India Company. Around 1649 Joan Blaeu published a collection of Dutch city maps named Tooneel der Steeden (Views of Cities).