Bilder Christoph Weigel (1654–1725) – Map of the Duchy of Silesia / Silesiae Ducatus in XVII Principatus et Dominia – Holy Roman Empire (c.1720)

Beskrivning

This original copperplate engraving titled Silesiae Ducatus in XVII suos Principatus et Dominia presents an elaborate map of the historical Duchy of Silesia, divided into its seventeen principalities and dominions. Each region is outlined in vivid original hand-colouring. The map showcases cities, rivers, forests, and mountain ranges with high cartographic precision.

In the lower left, an allegorical cartouche depicts figures of nobility, education, and military strength, alongside heraldic symbols and classical architecture. The title cartouche, inscribed onto a stone with pastoral surroundings and a baroque flourish, is located in the upper right corner.

This map was published by Christoph Weigel the Elder in Nuremberg around 1720. Weigel was a celebrated German engraver and mapmaker known for his precise and ornamentally rich atlases. His work stands among the finest examples of German cartography in the early 18th century, combining geographic detail with emblematic artistry.

Artist or Maker:
Christoph Weigel

Dimensions:
45 cm x 37 cm

Medium:
Hand-Coloured Copperplate Engraving

Date:
c.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.