Bilder Christoph Weigel (1654–1725) – Meilen-Messung Durch Behende Anweisung / Table of Measured Mile Distances Across Germany – Hand-Coloured Copper Engraving (c.1720)

Beskrivning

Original Latin-German title: Milometria Distantias Urbium per Germaniam Definiendis Destinata cum quibusdam figuris... / Meilen-Messung durch Behende Anweisung. This large-format engraving is a meticulously structured distance table showing travel distances between major German cities in Meilen (German miles). Organized in a diagonal matrix format, the sheet uses colored bands to guide the viewer through a dense grid of comparative data. The top right features a richly decorated cartouche with allegorical figures and a lion-drawn chariot, symbolizing swiftness and measurement. Intended as a practical reference for travelers, post riders, and merchants, this engraving is both decorative and informative.

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 and diagrams are now prized for their artistic value and technical insight.

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.