Bilder Henri Abraham Châtelain (1684–1743) – Historical and Geographical Map of Ancient Greece – Engraving (1720)

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"Carte Historique et Geographique de l'Ancienne Grece" presents a sophisticated study of the Greek world, combining a central map of ancient Greece and the Aegean Sea with extensive scholarly data. The map identifies classical regions such as Macedonia, Thessaly, Epirus, and the Peloponnese, along with the numerous islands of the Archipelago and Crete. Surrounding the map are detailed French text panels and tables containing remarks for the intelligence of history, including lists of ancient peoples, famous battles, and chronological data of Greek rulers. This engraving is from the Atlas Historique, published by Châtelain in Amsterdam, serving as an academic tool for Enlightenment scholars to understand the geopolitical landscape of antiquity.

Henri Abraham Châtelain was a Huguenot pastor and intellectual based in Amsterdam who gained international fame for his seven-volume Atlas Historique. He acted as the primary editor and coordinator of this massive project, which sought to harmonize geographical discovery with historical and genealogical research. Châtelain’s work was distinctive for its use of large-scale charts and comparative tables, making complex historical information visually accessible. His atlas was produced during the Dutch Golden Age of publishing and remains a definitive example of early eighteenth-century encyclopedic thought. He is remembered for his dedication to precision and for creating a resource that remains a vital reference for the study of world history and geography.

Artist or Maker:
Henri Abraham Châtelain.

Dimensions:
Approximately 50 cm x 40 cm.

Medium:
Engraving.

Date:
1720.

Condition Report:
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