Bilder François Halma (1653–1722) – Map of the Western Roman Empire and Surrounding Lands – Copperplate engraving (18th Century)

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This large copperplate engraving provides a historical map detailing the geographical scope of the Roman Empire, focusing primarily on the Western and part of the Eastern territories, encompassing Europe, the Mediterranean Sea (Mare Internum), and North Africa (Africa Veterum). The map delineates the political boundaries and ancient place names of the vast region, from the Iberian Peninsula to Scandinavia and Egypt. The cartouche is highly decorative, featuring allegorical Roman figures and ruins, typical of historical maps published to illustrate classical scholarship.

François Halma was a significant Dutch publisher and bookseller who operated during the late 17th and early 18th centuries in Utrecht and Leiden. Although primarily a publisher, he oversaw the production of numerous works of historical and biblical geography. His firm was known for producing large, detailed copperplate maps included in scholarly Bibles and comprehensive historical atlases.

Artist or Maker: François Halma

Dimensions: Approximately 39 cm x 43 cm

Medium: Copperplate engraving

Date: Late 17th/Early 18th Century

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