Blaeu, Johannes. Quangsi, Sinarvm Imperii Provincia Decimateria . Amsterdam, 1650s. [China]

Johannes Blaeu Quangsi, Sinarvm Imperii Provincia Decimateria [China]Amsterdam, 1650s 21 x 24 3/4 inches The map titled *"Quangsi, Sinarvm Imperii Provincia Decimateria"* (Guangxi, the Tenth Province of the Chinese Empire) was created in the 1650s by Johannes Blaeu, a renowned Dutch cartographer. This map, part of Blaeu’s extensive work on the Chinese Empire, focuses on the Guangxi province, located in the southern part of China.  The map is richly detailed, featuring a depiction of the region's topography, including mountains, rivers, and cities. The intricate detailing of the terrain showcases the significant geographical features of the Guangxi province, reflecting both the natural and human-made landscape of the area during that period. The map is bordered with illustrations and decorations typical of the Baroque style, which was prevalent in European art and cartography during the 17th century. Additionally, the map includes Latin inscriptions and possibly some Chinese characters