Title of the map :

"FEZZAE et MAROCCHI Regna Africae Celeberrima, describetat Abrah. Ortelius"

translation "Fez and Morocco, the most famous Kingdoms of Africa, as described by Abraham Ortelius"

Large and nice antique copper engraved map of Morocco, by Willem Janszoon BLAEU (1571-1638), 17th century. 

The map focuses on the kingdoms of Fez and Morocco in North Africa. It is detailed with geographical features such as mountain ranges, rivers, and coastal outlines. Settlements and regions are marked, indicating political and territorial divisions of the period. This map is oriented with north to the right and including the Strait of Gibraltar. It is based on the cartography of Abraham Ortelius, who is credited in the cartouche. Two dancing satyrs brandishing their javelins flank the large title cartouche. The map includes Latin inscriptions, with titles and regional names prominently displayed. The "Oceanus Atlanticus" and "Maris Mediterranei" are labeled, indicating the Atlantic Ocean and the Mediterranean Sea, respectively. Ships are depicted in the Atlantic Ocean and the Mediterranean Sea, including two engaged in battle. adding a dynamic element and indicating maritime activity. 

This map is a product of the Age of Exploration and reflects the European interest in mapping distant lands. During this period, cartography was not only a scientific endeavor but also a demonstration of political power and territorial claims. The presence of ships symbolizes the importance of trade routes and European maritime exploration in the 17th century. The map's detailed representation of Morocco reflects the European fascination with the African continent and the desire to document and understand its geography.

Latin text on verso. 

Size with margins :  59 x 51 cm / 23,2 x 20 inches

Edition : from "Theatrum Orbis Terrarum, sive Atlas novus", Amsterdam, 1646, 17th Century, Latin edition.

Condition : very good condition, old colors.

Willem Blaeu was the founder of the Blaeu cartography dynasty, the finest mapmakers of the Golden age of Dutch cartography. He studied astronomy with Tycho Brahe at Uranienborg, and moved to Amsterdam to establish a shop in 1605, close his contemporaries and rivals Johannes Janssonius and Jacob Colom. He produced globes at first. Then, the sons of Willem, Johan and Cornelius, joined him in the firm. They produced their first atlas together in 1630 the "Atlas Appendix". Five years later, their produced their "Atlas Novus", edited in 4 languages. After the death of Willem, Joan expanded the Atlas Novus into the Atlas Major, the largest atlas of its time. This edition had between nine and twelve volumes, beautifully engraved and coloured. In 1648, they produced a very large wall world map in 20 parts. And they continued to produce globes too.

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Due to the age an type of paper, some imperfections are to be expected. Please examine the images provided carefully, and if you have any questions please ask and we will be happy to help you