Bilder Christoph Weigel (1654–1725) – Map of the Austrian Territories of the Holy Roman Empire / Germaniae Austriacae Tabula Generalis – Hand-Coloured Copperplate Engraving – 1718

Beskrivning

This hand-coloured map titled Germaniae Austriacae Tabula Generalis presents a detailed overview of the Austrian dominions within the Holy Roman Empire at the beginning of the 18th century. The territories depicted include Austria, Styria, Carinthia, Carniola, Tyrol, Bohemia, Moravia, and adjacent regions. Political boundaries are highlighted in distinct colour outlines. The upper left corner features an elaborate cartouche with allegorical figures and imperial symbols, underscoring the Habsburgs’ imperial authority.

Christoph Weigel (1654–1725) was a German engraver and publisher active in Nuremberg, renowned for his decorative and precise copperplate maps. This particular engraving was printed by Johann Ernst Adelbulner in 1718. Weigel’s cartographic works combine baroque artistry with Enlightenment-era geography and were widely disseminated throughout Central Europe as tools for administration, education, and political reference.

Artist or Maker:
Christoph Weigel

Dimensions:
approx. 41 cm x 31.5 cm

Medium:
Hand-Coloured Copperplate Engraving

Date:
1718

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.