Bilder Christoph Weigel (1654–1725) – Map of the Papal States (c.1720)

Beskrivning

This hand-coloured map titled Italiae Suburbicariae Status Ecclesiastici presents the Papal States during the early 18th century, including key regions such as Lazio, Umbria, and parts of Tuscany and the Marche. Cities such as Rome, Perugia, and Ancona are marked in detail, with roads, rivers, and borders finely engraved. The upper-right corner features a large allegorical cartouche depicting the spiritual and political authority of the Papacy, with angels, papal insignia, and classical figures. The coastal details and islands in the Tyrrhenian Sea are also depicted with precision, highlighting the ecclesiastical domains' maritime reach.

Christoph Weigel was a distinguished cartographer and engraver based in Nuremberg, whose maps were known for combining detailed geographic knowledge with artistic embellishment. His atlases contributed to the dissemination of Enlightenment-era scientific and geographic understanding. Weigel’s works remain prized examples of early 18th-century European cartography.

Artist or Maker:
Christoph Weigel

Dimensions:
37 cm x 45 cm

Medium:
Hand-Coloured Copperplate 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.