Bilder Julius Caesar – Map of Old France / Gallia Antiqua – Engraved Map from C. Julii Caesaris Quae Extant (1720)

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This finely engraved map, titled Old France or Gallia Antiqua, originates from the 1720 edition of C. Julii Caesaris Quae Extant, edited by Samuel Clarke and published by Jacobi Tonson in London. The map showcases the historical divisions of Ancient Gaul during the Roman Empire, featuring key regions such as Galliae Celtica, Provincia Romana, and Germaniae Magna Pars. Major settlements, rivers, and mountain ranges are carefully depicted, reflecting the strategic military campaigns of Julius Caesar during the Gallic Wars. The craftsmanship and geographical accuracy of the engraving provide an exceptional visual reference to the territorial landscape of Caesar's era.

The map was included in the celebrated edition of Caesar’s works edited by Samuel Clarke, recognized for its scholarly precision and detailed engravings. This edition remains one of the most important publications of Caesar's writings in the early 18th century, contributing significantly to classical scholarship and cartographic representation of ancient territories.

Artist or Maker:
Published in C. Julii Caesaris Quae Extant by Samuel Clarke

Dimensions:
21 cm x 24 cm

Medium:
Engraved Map

Date:
1720


Condition Report:
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