Bilder Nicolas Sanson (1600–1667) – Map for the Introduction to Geography and Universal History – Hand-Coloured Engraving (1743)

Beskrivning

This elegantly hand-coloured map was published in 1743 as an educational tool to accompany historical and geographical instruction. Designed by the influential French cartographer Nicolas Sanson, the map shows the Eastern Hemisphere—Europe, Asia, and parts of Africa—with notable empires and geographic features labeled in French. It was created to provide visual support for the understanding of global history and classical civilizations, reflecting Enlightenment-era cartographic and pedagogical values. 

Sanson is widely regarded as the father of French cartography, known for replacing decorative flourishes with scientific accuracy and political clarity in his maps. His influence shaped the development of European cartography throughout the 17th and 18th centuries.

Artist or Maker:
Nicolas Sanson

Dimensions:
41 cm x 17 cm

Medium:
Hand-coloured engraving

Date:
1743

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.