Rügen – Willem Blaeu, 1635

“Rugia Insula ac Ducatus” [the island and duchy of Rügen]. Copper engraving published in 1635 by Willem Blaeu as part of his “Le Theatre du Monde”. With original hand colouring. Size: 38,3 x 49,9 cm.

From the 14th century Rügen had been part of the part of the Holy Roman Empire, until it became part of Sweden in 1648 as a result of the Treaty of Westphalia. The map is flanked by coats of arms -in alphabetical order- of the noble families on the island.

Price: Euro 425,-