Bilder Christoph Weigel (1654–1725) – Map of Graeciae Nova Tabula / New Map of Greece – Hand-Coloured Copper Engraving (c.1720)

Beskrivning

Original Latin title: Graeciae Nova Tabula. This detailed antique map presents Greece and the surrounding Aegean region, including parts of Macedonia, Thrace, Asia Minor, and Crete (marked as Candia regnum). The coastlines and island contours are finely drawn and enhanced with subtle hand-colouring. The Aegean islands are rendered with remarkable precision, while the mainland is divided into classical regions such as Epirus, Thessaly, and the Peloponnese. The map features a decorative cartouche with classical sea creatures and is representative of early 18th-century cartographic artistry from Nuremberg.

Christoph Weigel was a prominent German engraver, publisher, and cartographer based in Nuremberg. He produced numerous works of geographical and historical importance, often characterized by their precise engraving and elegant baroque ornamentation. Weigel collaborated with scholars and artists of his time to produce educational atlases and illustrated books. His maps are now prized for their artistic value and historical detail.

Artist or Maker:
Christoph Weigel

Dimensions:
30 cm x 24 cm

Medium:
Hand-Coloured Copper 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.