"De Bello Belgico Decas Prima Famiani Stradae Rom. Soc. Iesu Editio III", Strada, Famiamo, S.J.

Subject: Cartographic Miscellany, Title Pages, Low Countries
Period: 1640 (published)
Color: Hand Color
Size: 6.1 x 3.8

Among the most interesting decorative works of cartography is a series of arresting maps showing the Netherlands and Belgium in the shape of a lion. This wonderful, miniature version of the Leo Belgicus is based on the original 1583 Aitsinger form with the lion standing facing right with the right paw raised and holding a shield. The De Bello Belgico, written by Famianus Strada, a Jesuit and teacher at the Collegium Romanum in Rome, was a pro-Spanish and pro-Catholic book on the Dutch war of independence.

References: Tooley (MCC-7) #18.
Condition: A
A crisp impression on a sheet with a "W" watermark, professionally remargined at left with old paper.