Bilder Violante Vanni (fl. 18th century) – Map of the Roadstead and City of Veracruz / Piano della Rada e della Città della Vera Cruz – Engraved Map (18th Century)

Beskrivning

This Italian nautical chart titled Piano della Rada e della Città della Vera Cruz depicts the harbor and surrounding waters of Veracruz on the Gulf Coast of Mexico. Oriented with a large compass rose, the map shows coastal contours, shoals, soundings, and fortifications, including Castillo de San Juan de Ulúa. An inset legend identifies key buildings in the city such as the cathedral, governor’s palace, and the Jesuit and Dominican convents. This chart was engraved by Violante Vanni, one of the few known female engravers of 18th-century Italy.

Violante Vanni was an 18th-century Italian engraver known for her precision in cartographic and architectural subjects. Active primarily in Florence, she collaborated with scientific and naval institutions, contributing engraved plates to geographical publications. Her work stands out for its clarity and careful typographic execution in a field then dominated almost exclusively by men.

Artist or Maker:
Violante Vanni

Dimensions:
30 cm x 23 cm

Medium:
Engraved Map

Date:
18th Century

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.