A fine decorative map of Asia Minor (modern-day Turkey) by Blaeu.
The map covers Turkey, Cyprus, and the Aegean Islands with a high degree of accuracy for its time.
At the time of publication, the entire region was under the Ottoman Empire, which had seized Cyprus from the Venetians in 1571.
A maritime battle scene west of Cyprus likely references the Ottoman-Venetian naval conflicts, including the famous Battle of Lepanto (1571).
The map highlights major cities, including: Constantinople (Istanbul), Smryna (Izmir), Antioch (Antakya).
Latin text on Verso.
Sheet size: 60 x 51 cm.
Excellent condition: original colour.