Bilder Jean Baptiste Bourguignon d'Anville – Large Map of the Ancient Known World - Copperplate engraving - 1763

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This finely detailed copperplate engraving shows the ancient known world according to classical geography, covering Europe, Africa, and parts of Asia. The map is richly annotated with place names and geographic features from antiquity, reflecting the scholarship of the Enlightenment period. Created under the auspices of the French prince Louis Philippe, this map exemplifies d'Anville’s reputation as one of the most precise and scholarly cartographers of his time. His works are celebrated for their accuracy and clarity, significantly influencing the development of modern cartography.

Jean Baptiste Bourguignon d'Anville was a renowned French cartographer and geographer of the 18th century, known for his rigorous approach to mapmaking and his ability to synthesize historical sources into accurate geographic representations. His contributions helped establish modern standards in cartography, and his maps remained authoritative references for many years.

Artist or Maker:
Jean Baptiste Bourguignon d'Anville

Dimensions:
54 cm x 77 cm

Medium:
Copperplate engraving

Date:
1763



Condition Report:
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