Theatrum orbis terrarum, sive, Atlas novus : in quo tabulae et descriptiones omnium regionum
Printed atlas by Joan and Willem Janszoon Blaeu, published in Amsterdam in 1644 by Iohannes Blaeu, covering regions of the world for a learned and merchant readership. The four maps shown are hand-coloured copper engravings of Italian and German regions, with decorative cartouches, sea monsters and ships, and town views set into the borders. A designer might take the ornate cartouche frames, flowing scrollwork and pale wash colouring as period decoration for historical or travel-themed work.
