[Europe depicted as a Queen.] by MUNSTER, Sebastian., 1588.

The famous allegorical map of Europe as a queen

Name: The famous allegorical map of Europe as a queen
SKU: 25930
Price: 1300.00 GBP
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MUNSTER, Sebastian.

[Europe depicted as a Queen.]

Basel, c.1588. German edition. Coloured woodcut, printed area 260 x 160mm, set in letterpress.

Stock #: 25930

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The famous anthropomorphic map of Europe, depicting the continent as a queen. The head represents Iberia, Denmark the left arm and Italy the right with Sicily an orb in her hand. The British Isles are shown, but not integrated into the figure.

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A good example.

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MCC: 1, item 6.

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