Johan Blaeu ( 1596 - 1673 ) was a painter. Johan Blaeu s works have been put up for auction numerous times, with realized prices surpassing estimated prices, varying from 477.71 USD for Ducatus Uplandia and "Gothia" in 2008 to 853.33 USD for Venetia in 2018 , based on the size and medium of the artwork.