Bilder Christoph Weigel (1654–1725) – Map of the Duchy of Savoy and Principality of Piedmont / Ducatus Sabaudiae et Principatus Pedemontii (c.1720)

Beskrivning

This detailed copper engraving titled Ducatus Sabaudiae et Principatus Pedemontii presents the historical regions of Savoy and Piedmont in northern Italy. The map outlines the political divisions in distinct hand-coloured borders and features intricate topographical details including rivers, cities, and mountain ranges. Decorative cartouches and Latin inscriptions enrich the visual structure, reflecting the cartographic style of the early 18th century. The regions shown were of significant strategic and political importance during the period, positioned between France, Switzerland, and the Italian states.

Christoph Weigel was a prominent German engraver and publisher based in Nuremberg. Known for his detailed maps, allegorical engravings, and illustrated works, he played a key role in disseminating geographic and scientific knowledge in the late 17th and early 18th centuries. His atlas publications were highly regarded for their clarity and decorative flourishes, often combining geographical accuracy with artistic embellishment. Weigel collaborated with leading scholars and engravers of the time, contributing to both secular and ecclesiastical projects.

Artist or Maker:
Christoph Weigel

Dimensions:
37 cm x 45 cm

Medium:
Hand-Coloured Copperplate Engraving

Date:
c.1720

Condition Report:
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