Cartographer / Cartógrafo

Willem Blaeu

Title / Título

Navarra Regnum

Year / Año

1635

Size / Tamaño

Image 41,5x50cm, sheet 47,5x54,5cm

Description / Descripción

This decorative 17th century folio sized map of the Spanish region of Navarre is a fine example of the work of Willem Janszoon Blaeu. Oriented west, this map also includes sections of the Basque and Aragon Regions as well as southern France. Likely published around 1638, Blaeu’s map is a wonderful showcase of decorative cartography and Dutch illustration.

Placing the region of Navarre in the center, Blaeu shows the boundaries of other regions and kingdoms using dotted and/or colored lines. On the right hand side of the map is the city of Bayonne, an important French port city. Also pictured is the port of Donostia-San Sebastian in the Basque Region. In each of these regions are their respective coat of arms and above them all in the upper left corner is the Navarre coat of arms. Blaeu also depicts geographical features like forests and sprawling mountain ranges, which almost surround the entirety of the Navarre region.

The map features a colorful title cartouche in the lower left corner with Spaniards holding swords, rifles, and even a drum. The figures are rendered in rich blues, pinks, and green. To the right and flanked by friezes is a cartouche showing distance in Spanish miles. Using bright color and striking detail, Blaeu’s map is a beautiful work of regional mapmaking from the Dutch Golden Age of cartography.

Condition / Estado

Good condition. Original colours, clear printing. Side and bottom margins extended with old paper, corners redrawn in a very small area of the lower corners of the outer edge. Apart from that absolutely perfect. Quality for framing.

Reference number

Ref. 24 18 D

Remarks / Comentarios

Please read the part about the condition of the map and study the pictures carefully before buying. I sell original maps, often several centuries old, and they therefore will have signs of age and use.

Por favor, estudie atentamente las fotos y el texto para conocer el estado del mapa antes de adquirirlo. Se trata de un mapa original que tiene unos siglos de antigüedad, razón por la que presenta ciertas marcas de uso.

Payment / Pago

With bank transfer to Spanish or Dutch bank account or with PayPal (the seller prefers a bank transfer).

Pago por transferencia bancaria a cuenta española u holandesa o con PayPal (el vendedor prefiere transferencia).

Shipment / Envío

In case you choose to have the item shipped without certified/insured mail, the seller will not be responsible for safe arrival of the shipment. If needed, a proof of shipment can be provided.

En caso de que usted no elija correo certificado, el vendedor no se hará responsable si su paquete no llega bien. Si lo desea, recibirá un comprobante de envío.

Return policy / devolución

In case you do not like the map, you can return it to the seller within 10 days after receiving it. You are responsible for the costs for return shipment/insurance. You will receive a full refund of the purchase amount (excl. shipping costs) after the seller has the map.

En caso de que al final no le guste el mapa, puede devolverlo en un plazo de 10 días tras recibirlo. Los gastos de envío (certificado) corren de su cargo. Cuando el vendedor reciba el mapa, le será devuelto el importe completo de la compra (excluidos los gastos de envío).