Bilder Nicolas Sanson (1600–1667) – Map of Ancient Italy: Italia Antiqua of Oud Italien – Engraving (c. 1680)

Beskrivning

This large, double-page topographical map is titled Italia Antiqua of Oud Italien (Ancient Italy or Old Italy), illustrating the Italian peninsula, Sicily, Sardinia, and Corsica with their ancient geographical names and political divisions. The map extends across the Mediterranean and Adriatic Seas. The title is contained within an elaborate, figural cartouche in the lower left, which is decorated with classical figures and Roman ruins, emphasizing the antiquarian subject.

Nicolas Sanson was a highly influential French cartographer who is considered the founder of the French school of cartography. He served as the Geographer Royal to King Louis XIII and created numerous atlases that were celebrated for their elegance and accuracy. His works were frequently reissued and formed the basis of European mapmaking well into the 18th century, with his maps documenting both contemporary and ancient geographies.

Artist or Maker: Nicolas Sanson

Dimensions: Approximately 35 cm x 44 cm

Medium: Engraving

Date: c. 1680

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