Bilder Christoph Weigel (1654–1725) – Map of the Holy Roman Empire / Germania Magna in suas quasque Nationes et Status – (c.1720)

Beskrivning

This elaborate historical map titled Germania Magna in suas quasque Nationes et Status divisa depicts the extent of the Holy Roman Empire and its constituent regions, including present-day Germany, Austria, the Low Countries, Switzerland, Bohemia, and parts of Poland and France. The territories are finely outlined in original hand colouring, with borders, rivers, mountain ranges, and major cities precisely engraved. A decorative cartouche in the lower left corner, adorned with classical allegories and a crowned imperial eagle, emphasizes the political symbolism of the Germanic realms. The map reflects both the complex geopolitical makeup of the Empire and the cartographic precision of the early 18th century.

Christoph Weigel was a leading Nuremberg-based engraver, publisher, and mapmaker whose work stood at the intersection of art and Enlightenment-era science. His maps were noted for their accuracy, rich ornamentation, and educational value. Through his atlases and scientific prints, Weigel contributed to the intellectual culture of Baroque Europe and helped shape early modern geographic understanding.

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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