Peeters, Jan
1680

Decorative antique map of Crete, Greece

Insvla di Candia del Mare Mediteranea

DESCRIPTION: Antique frontispiece with the island of Crete, Greece (Candia) published from Antwerp by Peeters in a volume with several prints of views of key cities on Crete. Map of the key Greek island of Crete with the labyrinth ("laberinta") of King Minos identified in the middle of the island. Names several important cities including "Canea" (Chania), "Candia" (Iraklio), "Fenice", "Penico" and "Matoli".

Set among a scene depicting the aftermath of a battle with two figures holding a sheet with the coat of arms of Pope Innocent XI ("Innocentius XI Pontifex Maximus"). One of the figures appears to be a representation of a Turk with a scimitar standing on the holy Christian cross, representing the conflict between the Ottoman Empire and Venice for control of Crete in the 17th century.

Attribution reads: "I. Peeters excudit- Antverpi." Conrad Lauwers sculp.

CREATOR: Peeters, Jan

PUBLICATION DATE: 1680

GEOGRAPHIC AREA: Greece

BODY OF WATER: Aegean Sea

CONDITION: Good.  No major issues but a bit browned and grubby from age. Should frame nicely.

COLORING: None

ENGRAVER: Conrad Lauwers

SIZE: 10 " x 4 "

ITEM PHYSICAL LOCATION: 2

PRICE: $190

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