Territorio Cremasco

Cartographer / Artist: Joan Blaeu / Willem Janszoon Blaeu

Date Created: c. 1640

Medium: Hand-colored copperplate engraving

Physical Dimensions: 11.1 x 14.6 inches

Geographic Scope: Crema, Lombardy, Italy

Archive Catalog ID: 659

Provenance: The Dr. Joseph R. Rubini Archive

Collection: Europe

An attractive mid-17th century hand-colored map depicting the Cremasco region centered on Crema in northern Italy, published for the German edition of the Blaeu atlas.

Condition: Minor edge toning and light handling wear along margins.. Handwritten pencil inventory number ("659") in lower left margin.. Original hand coloring remains vivid and well. preserved.. Verso details. Uniform age. toning and faint marginal foxing.. Mounting tape remnants/hinge tabs along the top edge.. Page number '84' present in the upper left margin.. Crisp letterpress typography with a decorative woodcut initial letter 'H'.

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Territorio Cremasco

By Joan Blaeu / Willem Janszoon Blaeu

Archival Overview & Authenticated Facts

Authentic period c. 1640 Hand-colored copperplate engraving by Joan Blaeu / Willem Janszoon Blaeu documenting Crema, Lombardy, Italy. Measures 11.1 x 14.6 inches. Verified original holding from the Dr. Joseph R. Rubini Archive.

Acquisition Status$180
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Physical Specifications & Details

Medium & Technique
Hand-colored copperplate engraving
Sheet / Plate Size
11.1 x 14.6 inches
Date / Era
c. 1640
Geographic Scope
Crema, Lombardy, Italy
Archive Catalog ID
659
Provenance
The Dr. Joseph R. Rubini Archive
Preservation & Condition Report
  • Minor edge toning and light handling wear along margins.
  • Handwritten pencil inventory number ("659") in lower left margin.
  • Original hand coloring remains vivid and well
  • preserved.
  • Verso details
  • Uniform age
  • toning and faint marginal foxing.
  • Mounting tape remnants/hinge tabs along the top edge.
  • Page number '84' present in the upper left margin.
  • Crisp letterpress typography with a decorative woodcut initial letter 'H'.

Historical Context & Archival Analysis

An attractive mid-17th century hand-colored map depicting the Cremasco region centered on Crema in northern Italy, published for the German edition of the Blaeu atlas.

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