Bilder Christoph Weigel (1654–1725) – Flagen Aller Seefahrenden Potenzen und Nationen in der gantzen Welt / Flags of All Seafaring Powers and Nations of the World – Hand-Coloured Copper Engraving (c.1720)

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Original German title: Flagen aller seefahrenden Potenzen und Nationen in der gantzen Welt, vorgestellet von Christoph Weigel in Nürnberg. This hand-coloured engraving presents a systematic display of maritime flags used by various naval powers and nations across the world during the early 18th century. Each flag is rendered with attention to heraldic details and arranged in a grid pattern, with national labels in German. The design reflects an effort to catalog and identify seafaring nations, serving both navigational and encyclopedic purposes. The colourful tinting emphasizes regional distinctions and the diversity of international emblems used at sea.

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:
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