397 - Antonio Zatta Map of Terra Firma, the Guianas, and Northern Brazil (Venice, 1785) 18th/19th century, Italian Artist/designer/manufacturer: Antonio Zatta e Figli (publisher); lettering/engraving by Giuliano Pitteri Materials: Hand colored ink on paper. Marking(s): Inscribed cartouche reads: "LA TERRA FERMA LA GUJANA SPAGNOLA, OLANDESE, FRANCESE, E PORTUGHESE E LA PARTE SETTENTR.LE DEL BRESIL. VENEZIA 1785 PRESSO ANTONIO ZATTA E FIGLI Con Privilegio dell' Eccmo Senato" (Translated: "The Terra Firma, Guiana [Spanish, Dutch, French, and Portuguese], and the northern part of Brazil. Venice 1785, by Antonio Zatta and Sons, with the Privilege of the Most Excellent Senate.") Marked in bottom right corner "G. Pitteri Scr." Previous inventory inscription in very bottom right. Verso marked with "Du Arte" label. Cataloguer's Note: A beautifully preserved, hand-colored regional map published in Venice in 1785 by the prominent Italian cartographer Antonio Zatta. The map provides a detailed geographic overview of northern South America (the Spanish Main/Terra Firma) and the heavily contested Guianas, neatly delineating Spanish, Dutch, French, and Portuguese territorial claims alongside the northernmost reaches of Brazil and the southern Caribbean islands. It features Zatta's signature aesthetic style, characterized by crisp copperplate engraving, a pastoral decorative title cartouche featuring local palm foliage, and delicate wash and outline hand-coloring used to distinguish colonial borders. Frame H 16.25" x W 21" Map H 12" x W 16" Good antique condition with light foxing. Unless otherwise stated, all information provided is the opinion of our specialists. Should you have any specific questions regarding the condition of this lot, please use the ask question button or send us an email to info@akibaantiques.com