Belgien - Veurne; J Blaeu - Furna Vernacule Veurne - 1621-1650

A beautiful city map of Veurne, Belgium by J. Blaeu. This antique colour copperplate engraving was published in 1649 by Joan Blaeu. The map depicts Veurne, Belgium, showing buildings and churches, with detailed features. It presents elevations of houses and buildings in a characteristic old-fashioned artistic style. The map is in excellent condition with centre fold as published. The paper has wide margins and minor browning around the edges, minor light stains or foxing in the upper margin, but overall it's in remarkably pristine condition. Back side with Dutch text. Joan Blaeu, son of the renowned cartographer Willem Blaeu, was a prominent Dutch cartographer during the 17th century. His best-known work, "Toonneel der Steden van de Vereenighde Nederlanden" (1649), is a monumental city book that combines detailed maps and prints of Dutch cities with historical descriptions. This work offers valuable insight into the topography, architecture, and urban planning of the time and is still considered an important resource for historians and antique map enthusiasts. The city map of Veurne exemplifies the high standard of Dutch cartography during the Golden Age. Veurne (French: Furnes) is a city with over 12,500 inhabitants in the Belgian province of West Flanders. Approximately three-quarters of the population live in the city itself, while the remaining residents are scattered throughout the various district municipalities which are small polder villages. The city is a regional and care centre for the municipalities on the West Coast and Westhoek with the towns of Ypres, Poperinge and Diksmuide. Please check the images. Careful shipping.