**Originally Listed At $400**
Juan Bautista Labanna (also Labana; Portuguese, 1555-1624, "Arragonia Regnum", copperplate engraving with original hand coloring, ca. 1645 CE. Publisher: Joan Blaue of Amsterdam. Map of the Kingdom of Aragon in northern Spain. Relief shown pictorially. Oriented with north to the right. Dedicated to Gaspari Charles, seigneur of Baerledoncq, by William and Joan Blaeu. Text in Latin. Text on verso as well. A beautiful, highly decorative map of Aragon in Northern Spain, centered on Caragoca (Saragossa) and extending to Cuenca, Calahorra, Tortola, Lerida, and Pamplona. Towns, rivers, mountains, lakes and valleys are depicted. The map also contains two large cartouches and 5 coats of arms inland. A wonderful example of 17th century Dutch mapmaking, replete with informative details as well as sophisticated artistry. Size: map ~ 20.5" W x 16.25" H (52.1 cm x 41.3 cm); 30" W x 24" H (76.2 cm x 61 cm) with mat
Juan Bautista Labana was a very accomplished Portuguese cartographer and geographer. Born in Lisbon in 1555, he passed away in Madrid in 1624. Labana held the position of senior cosmographer of the Council of the Indies and was also the Chair of Navigation of the Academy of Mathematics of Madrid. In addition, Labana completed several studies on Naval Architecture - the design and construction of ships. Most Labana has been considered by many to be the first explorer of the Kingdom of Aragon.
Provenance: eSEx-Denenberg Fine Arts, Los Angeles, California, USA
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Condition
Centerfold and creases as shown. Normal toning and foxing in areas. Imagery and text are very vivid. Expected tears and losses to edges, but the map still shows very well. Set in a white mat. Taped only at the upper edges with acid-free tape.