Gviana sive Amazonvm Regio

Cartographer / Artist: Willem Janszoon Blaeu (1571–1638)

Date Created: c. 1635–1640

Medium: Hand-colored copperplate engraving

Physical Dimensions: 21.5 x 18.1 inches

Geographic Scope: Guiana, South America

Archive Catalog ID: 2934

Provenance: The Dr. Joseph R. Rubini Archive

Collection: South America

A classic 17th-century Dutch map of northern South America depicting the legendary Lake Parime (*Parime Lacus*) and the mythical city of *El Dorado* (*Manoa o el Dorado*) along its shores.

Condition: Fine impression with attractive hand coloring.. Minor light toning and faint handling smudges in outer margins.. Penciled stock number "2934. 0" in lower right margin.. Image area remains clean with strong paper integrity.. Verso details. Light age toning along sheet edges. Pencil inscription "2215" in lower margin. Central fold present as issued. Crisp letterpress impression on clean laid paper. Verso details. Light overall age toning and scattered foxing.. Original central fold intact.. Minor pencil notations in margins ("28714" top left, "4482" right margin).

Rubini Maps & Prints
Back to South America
Gviana sive Amazonvm Regio
100%
Scroll to inspect high resolution
South America•c. 1635–1640

Gviana sive Amazonvm Regio

By Willem Janszoon Blaeu (1571–1638)

Archival Overview & Authenticated Facts

Authentic period c. 1635–1640 Hand-colored copperplate engraving by Willem Janszoon Blaeu (1571–1638) documenting Guiana, South America. Measures 21.5 x 18.1 inches. Verified original holding from the Dr. Joseph R. Rubini Archive.

Acquisition Status$340
Dr. Joseph R. Rubini Archive • 100% Guaranteed Authentic Original

Physical Specifications & Details

Medium & Technique
Hand-colored copperplate engraving
Sheet / Plate Size
21.5 x 18.1 inches
Date / Era
c. 1635–1640
Geographic Scope
Guiana, South America
Archive Catalog ID
2934
Provenance
The Dr. Joseph R. Rubini Archive
Preservation & Condition Report
  • Fine impression with attractive hand coloring.
  • Minor light toning and faint handling smudges in outer margins.
  • Penciled stock number "2934
  • 0" in lower right margin.
  • Image area remains clean with strong paper integrity.
  • Verso details
  • Light age toning along sheet edges
  • Pencil inscription "2215" in lower margin
  • Central fold present as issued
  • Crisp letterpress impression on clean laid paper
  • Verso details
  • Light overall age toning and scattered foxing.
  • Original central fold intact.
  • Minor pencil notations in margins ("28714" top left, "4482" right margin).

Historical Context & Archival Analysis

A classic 17th-century Dutch map of northern South America depicting the legendary Lake Parime (*Parime Lacus*) and the mythical city of *El Dorado* (*Manoa o el Dorado*) along its shores.

Related Pieces in South America

Explore other authenticated historical works from this holding

View All 4 Items
CARTE DE LA TERRE FERME, DU PEROU, DU BRESIL, ET DU PAYS DES AMAZONES, Dressée sur les Mémoires les plus Nouveaux & les observations les plus exactes.
1719

CARTE DE LA TERRE FERME, DU PEROU, DU BRESIL, ET DU PAYS DES AMAZONES, Dressée sur les Mémoires les plus Nouveaux & les observations les plus exactes.

By Henri Abraham Chatelain

GUIANA sive AMAZONVM REGIO
c. 1635

GUIANA sive AMAZONVM REGIO

By Willem Janszoon Blaeu (Guiljelmus Blaeuw)

PERV
c. 1638

PERV

By Jan Jansson (Ioannes Janssonius)

Collector & Acquisition Guide

Frequently Asked Archival Questions

Expert answers on provenance verification, museum-grade conservation, insured delivery, and private acquisitions from the Dr. Joseph R. Rubini Archive.

Every map, fine print, and photograph offered by Rubini Antique Maps and Prints is an authenticated, 100% original period work produced during its stated publication date or era. We never sell modern reproductions or digital facsimiles. All cataloged items carry verified provenance originating from the historical collection of Dr. Joseph R. Rubini, backed by complete historical attribution.