Spain, Basque Country, Braun & Hogenberg, 1598, La Sierra de Sant Adrian en Biscaia / Nobilis Matrona Biscaina / Nobilis Virgo Biscaina.

Very interesting folio sized late 16th century copper engraving with different views of the Basque country and the Basque people. On the top left a noble woman from Biscaya, in the centre on top a view of the Mountain range of St. Adrian, in the top right a noble man from Biscaya and on the bottom different people from places around Basque country in their traditional clothing.

The Sierra de San Adrián is a mountain range that forms a natural border between the Spanish provinces of Álava and Guipúzcoa.

The engraving was made by Braun & Hogenberg and published in 1598 in Cologne, Germany, in ´Civitates orbis terrarum...´.

Very good condition. Some minor repairs in the outer margins, not impacting the image. Clear print, great hand coloring. Central fold, as published. Reverse side text in Latin.

Image 35x48,5cm, sheet 40,5x51,5cm