866 - J. BLAEU (1596-1673), Map. Archdiocese of Trier, around 1645, Copper engraving

J. BLAEU (1596-1673), Map. Archdiocese of Trier, around 1645, Copper engraving Joan Blaeu (1596 Alkmaar - 1673 Amsterdam): Topographical map "Archiepiscopatus Trevirensis" Archbishopric of Trier with title cartouche with bishop, c. 1645, Copper engraving Technique: Hand colored Copper engraving on Paper Inscription: Lower right inscribed in the printing plate: "ARCHIEPISCOPATVS TREVIRENSIS". Date: c. 1645 Description: The map shows the area of the Archdiocese of Trier. It contains many details such as towns, villages, rivers, mountains and forests. These include towns such as Limburg, Nassau, Bad Kreuznach, Wallerfangen and Luxembourg, with Bernkastel in the centre - the course of the Moselle is shown from Sirck to Koblenz, the course of the Rhine from Linz to Mainz. With border lines marked in colour. Decorative title cartouche with bishop, mitre and crozier Keywords: Topography; Geography; Historical source; Abbey area; Rhineland; Moselle; Limburg; Nassau; Bad Kreuznach; Wallerfangen; Luxembourg; Bernkastel, 17th century, Baroque, Maps, Germany, Size: Paper: 52,8 cm x 63,8 cm (20,8 x 25,1 in), Plate: 41,6 cm x 48,5 cm (16,4 x 19,1 in), Depiction: 41,0 cm x 47,9 cm (16,1 x 18,9 in) Condition: Good condition. Print on two sheets mounted together. Vertical fold in the centre briefly torn at the lower edge. Sheet slightly discoloured and with foxing around the margins