Armenia Babylonia Persia Iran 1621 Magini Porro map sea monster in Caspian Sea

Issued 1621, Padua Italy by Magini. Map copper engraved by Porro.

The image has a near folk-art feel, a style unique to this historical era. Utterly unlike anything produced today and of modern aesthetic appeal for this reason.

Note the sea monster in the Caspian Sea. Fascinating arrangement of entirely erroneous mountain ranges, lakes and rivers.

Mostly clean and well preserved example, the image displays a fine patina. 

Sheet measures c. 11 1/4”H x 7 3/4”W.

Map Printed area measures c. 5” H x 7” W.

Cartographic Reference(s):

Tooley's Dictionary of Mapmakers, vol. 3, p. 189.

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