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1630s MAP of FRANCE Loudunois / Mirebalais antique by Johannes Janssonius
1630s MAP of FRANCE Loudunois / Mirebalais antique by Johannes Janssonius
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"Loudunois / Mirebalais"
The sheet showcases two adjacent historical districts located within the Vienne department in western France:
- The Left Panel ("Lovdvnois / Lavdvnvm"):
Centers on the fortified town of Loudun. It maps regional forests, complex river systems, and borders neighboring areas like Anjou and Touraine. The lower-left features a Baroque title cartouche adorned with playful cherubs (putti) and regional grapes.
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- The Right Panel ("Mirebalais"):
Highlights the Mirebeau area extending southeast toward Poitiers and Chatellerault along the Clain and Vienne rivers. It features its own distinct oval title frame and a stylized compass rose at the top right.
Amsterdam : Johannes Janssonius (or Jan Jansson) ; c. 1630–1636.
Overall size (including margins) 19 1/3 by 22 3/4"
good condition, fold in the middle (as issued)
Double sided (text on the back in German)
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