Sweden as a Great Power, with territory in Finland, Russia, and the modern day Baltics. This is de Wit’s map of 1680 published by Homann, the most prolific and successful of German map publishers. Extensive detail of cities, towns, mountains and waterways. A typically large and decorative title cartouche is surmounted by the Swedish coat of arms and is surrounded by figure’s symbolizing martial prowess and the riches of the sea. |