1723 Unterwalden, Bird’s Eye Map, Sarnen, Stans, Kerns, Alpnach, Switzerland

«Le Canton d'UNDERWALD, en Suisse»

Overall dimensions: 22.7 x 31cm

Published 1723.

Issued in the rare series: Ouresiphoites Helveticus, sive itinera per Helvetiae alpinas regiones.

Key:

A. Maison du Frère Claus. B. Son Hermitage. C. La Chapelle de N. Dame. D. Hermitage de F. Ulrich. E. Chapelle de St. Charles. F. Chapelle de Ste. Catherine. G. La Caverne du Dragon. h. Rivage de Stantz.

Map of the Unterwalden region, a former historic canton which currently includes the half-cantons of Obwalden and Nidwalden. On the top left of the map, a cartouche depicting one of the founding myths of Switzerland: Arnold of Melchtal, Walter Fürst and Werner Stauffacher taking the oath on the Rütli meadow. In the center, a man fighting a dragon.

Left margin backed with minor wear.