Bilder Jean Baptiste Bourguignon d'Anville (1697–1782) – Map of Ancient Greece / Graecia Antiqua – Copperplate Engraving (Mid-18th Century)

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This elegant map titled Graecia Antiqua presents a classical representation of ancient Greece and its surrounding territories, including Macedonia, Epirus, the Peloponnesus, and adjacent Aegean islands. Created by the eminent French geographer Jean Baptiste Bourguignon d'Anville, the map reflects his scholarly rigor and precision in reconstructing historical geography based on ancient sources. Richly detailed with mountain ranges, rivers, and city names from antiquity, the map includes a large decorative cartouche depicting classical figures and symbols, enhancing both its academic and artistic value.

Jean Baptiste Bourguignon d'Anville was one of the most influential French cartographers of the Enlightenment. Known for his methodical approach and reliance on critical historical sources, he rejected decorative fantasy in favor of geographic accuracy. His works had a profound impact on historical cartography and were widely referenced by scholars and educators of his time.

Artist or Maker:
Jean Baptiste Bourguignon d'Anville

Dimensions:
Approx. 61 cm x 49 cm

Medium:
Copperplate Engraving

Date:
Mid-18th Century

Condition Report:
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