DESCRIPTIO ARCIS BRITANNICAE
by Petrus Bertius
Engraved by Pieter Van Den Keere and published Amsterdam 1606 by Cornelium Nicolai, in;
"Tabularum Geographicarum Contractarum Libri Quinque"
An original early 17th century copper engraved miniature antique map of the Roman fort and town of Lugdunum Batavorum in present day Katwijk on the North Sea coast of The Netherlands by Petrus Bertius. In Roman times Lugdunum Batavorum, also known as the Brittenburg was an important settlement on the border of the Roman Empire. Records show that at the time of engraving, the fort was visible on the shoreline at low spring tides and the layout is depicted here together with various Roman artefacts recovered from the ruins. The map is orientated with north downwards.
A fine and interesting map enhanced with attractive later hand colouring.
A crisp dark impression on robust hand laid paper with related Latin text to verso.
Fine condition, free of repairs or restoration.
Approx. 5" x 3.5" (120mm x 85mm) map area only, with full margins beyond.
Petrus Bertius 1565 -1629
Also known Pieter or Peter Bertius of Flemish birth he was educated at Leiden University and was a theologian, historian and mathematician of some standing, but is remembered chiefly for his cartographic works. His brothers in law Joducus Hondius and Pieter Van Den Keere were also highly successful cartographers and engraved many of the maps for the Tabularum Geographicum Contractarum.
A GENUINE ANTIQUE MAP GUARANTEED OVER 400 YEARS OLD FROM LINDISFARNE PRINTS
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