File:1630 Blaeu Map of Capitanata ( Foggia ), Italy - Geographicus - Capitanata-blaeu-1630.jpg

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Willem Blaeu: Latina: Capitanata olim Mesapiae et Iapygiae pars.   (Wikidata search (Cirrus search) Wikidata query (SPARQL)  Create new Wikidata item based on this file)
Artist
Willem Blaeu  (1571–1638)  wikidata:Q520327
 
Willem Blaeu
Alternative names
Willem Janszoon Blaeu, Willem Jansz Blaeu, Guilielmus Janssonius, Willems Jans Zoon, Guilielmus or G. Blaeu
Description Dutch cartographer, publisher, instrument maker, astronomer and printmaker
Date of birth/death 1571 Edit this at Wikidata 18 October 1638 / 1638 Edit this at Wikidata
Location of birth/death Uitgeest Amsterdam
Work period 1610 Edit this at Wikidata
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Amsterdam (1599–1638); Amsterdam Edit this at Wikidata
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artist QS:P170,Q520327
Title
Latina: Capitanata olim Mesapiae et Iapygiae pars.
Description
English: This is a magnificent c. 1630 map by Willem Blaeu represents the Capitanata or Puglia Tableland in eastern Italy. This area is often associated with the “spur of the boot”. This highly decorative map in a fine example of the Blaeu style with multiple decoratie cartouches, sailing ships navigating the sea, and beautiful attention to detail. Principal cities depicted are Foggia, Cerignola, Benivento, Andria, and others.
Date 1630
date QS:P571,+1630-00-00T00:00:00Z/9
Dimensions height: 15 in (38.1 cm); width: 20 in (50.8 cm)
dimensions QS:P2048,15U218593
dimensions QS:P2049,20U218593
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Geographicus link: Capitanata-blaeu-1630
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