Bilder Christoph Weigel the Elder (1654–1725) – Map of the Kingdom of Hungary and its Surrounding Territories / Regnum Hungariae cum Confinijs – Hand-Coloured Copperplate Engraving (1720)

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This finely detailed hand-coloured copperplate engraving by Christoph Weigel the Elder presents the Kingdom of Hungary along with its surrounding territories including parts of Croatia, Transylvania, Slavonia, and the borders of Poland, Moldavia, and the Ottoman Empire. Titled Regnum Hungariae cum Confinijs, the map features meticulously engraved rivers, cities, and mountain ranges with hand-applied outline colouring distinguishing political boundaries. The cartouche in the lower-left corner, crowned and adorned with symbolic figures, reflects the heraldic and ceremonial aesthetic of early 18th-century cartography. Published in Nuremberg, this map reflects Weigel’s commitment to combining geographic accuracy with baroque visual richness.

Christoph Weigel the Elder (1654–1725) was a German engraver and publisher known for his highly detailed maps and illustrated theological works, contributing significantly to the visual culture of the Baroque period.


Artist or Maker:
Christoph Weigel the Elder

Dimensions:
25 cm x 20 cm

Medium:
Hand-Coloured Copperplate Engraving

Date:
1720


Condition Report:
This work is in good condition overall. There may be a few minor imperfections or fox or mottled marks to be expected with age. Please review the images carefully for condition details, and feel free to contact us with any questions or for a comprehensive condition report.