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Johannes BLAEU - Ancient Map – ABRUZZO CITRA ET ULTRA – Rare Original Engraving from 1640 – Johannes BLAEU. Ancient Map – ABRUZZO CITRA ET ULTRA – Rare Original Engraving from 1640 – Johannes BLAEU This map is a classic of Flemish Baroque cartography. It is distinguished by its formal elegance and decorative richness typical of the Blaeu workshop. Cartouches and Decorations: In the upper right, there is a magnificent Baroque cartouche with the title. The sea is animated by compass roses, vessels, and sea monsters, typical of the taste of the era. Content: It describes the entire Abruzzo region with great precision for the time, highlighting the mountain ranges, rivers, and density of inhabited centers.