Title page of „Atlantis Novi pars Secunda...“
Beautiful title page of the atlas „Atlantis Novi pars Secunda, exhibens Germaniam inferiorem, Galliam, Helvetiam, atque Hispaniam.“, depicting a portal surrounded by various scientists, allegories and mythical creatures, above the portal, a golden armillary sphere.
Copper engraving with original colours from “Atlantis Novi pars Secunda...“ published by Johannes Janssonius (1588 – 1664), Amsterdam 1639.
Sheet size: 39 x 23 cm
Decorative title page, with vibrant colours, trimmed margins and old residue of glue on the back, altogether in good condition.
€ 220,-