Bilder Christophe Nicolas Tassin (d. 1660) – Map of Lyon, France – Copperplate engraving

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This early 17th-century topographical print depicts the important city of Lyon, France, strategically situated at the confluence of the Rhône and Saône rivers. The view captures the urban settlement spread across the flat peninsula, connected by bridges, and flanked by dramatic hills. Prominent structures, including a church or fortress atop the large hill on the right, define the historical skyline, illustrating Lyon's significance as a major commercial and ecclesiastical center.

Christophe Nicolas Tassin was a French cartographer and geographer active during the mid-17th century, serving as the "Ingénieur et Géographe du Roi" (Royal Engineer and Geographer). He is best known for his series of small oblong atlases, including Les Plans et Profils de toutes les principales villes et lieux considerables de France, which provided comprehensive visual records of French cities, fortifications, and coastal regions. His works are valued for their clarity and their contribution to the military and administrative mapping of France.

Artist or Maker: Christophe Nicolas Tassin.

Dimensions: Approximately 13 cm x 16 cm.

Medium: Copperplate engraving.

Date: c. 1636

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