Bilder Jan Jansson (1588–1664) – Map of Touraine / Touraine Turonensis Ducatus – Hand-Coloured Engraved Map (1633)

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This beautifully hand-coloured copperplate engraving by Jan Jansson, titled Touraine Turonensis Ducatus, depicts the historic province of Touraine in central France, known for its châteaux, fertile valleys, and the city of Tours. The map shows the Loire River winding through the region and is adorned with dozens of place names, forests, rivers, and small villages. Richly decorative elements include a cartouche framed with scrollwork and foliage bearing the title, as well as a seated allegorical figure with a cornucopia in the upper right corner—symbolizing agricultural abundance.

Published in Amsterdam in 1633, this map reflects the high period of Dutch Golden Age cartography. Jansson, a prominent publisher and successor to the Hondius family, played a key role in the competitive atlas-making tradition of the Low Countries. His work often rivaled that of Blaeu in both scientific clarity and artistic embellishment.

Artist or Maker:
Jan Jansson

Dimensions:
47 cm x 57 cm

Medium:
Hand-Coloured Engraved Map

Date:
1633

Condition Report:
This work is in good condition overall. There may be a few minor imperfections or fox or mottled marks to be expected with age. Please review the images carefully for condition details, and feel free to contact us with any questions or for a comprehensive condition report.