Carte D' Artois et des Environs Vel Mappa Specalis Comitatus Artesiae in qua simul Terrae Iurisdictionales...de...

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Original antique copper engraving, hand coloured when published, depicting Artois. Published by Homann Heirs, Nürnberg, 1740-50. Sheet: 482 by 570mm (19 by 22 inches).. A fine decorative example of antique cartography by J.B. (Homann Heirs) Homann, rich in period detail and historical significance. Johann Baptist Homann (1664–1724) was the most important German map publisher of the early eighteenth century. Born in Oberkammlach, Bavaria, he trained as a notary but turned to engraving and cartography, founding his publishing house in Nuremberg in 1702. Within a decade he had produced hundreds of maps and by 1715 Emperor Charles VI had appointed him Imperial Cartographer — a prestigious title that gave him access to the latest geographical data and a degree of copyright protection. His masterwork, the Grosser Atlas über die ganze Welt, appeared in 1716. After his death in 1724, the firm continued as Homann Heirs (Homann Erben), managed by Johann Michael Franz and Johann Georg Ebersberger, publishing until around 1850. Homann and Homann Heirs maps are celebrated for their large format, vivid hand colour, elaborate allegorical cartouches, and rich decorative quality. Ornated in the upper right corner with a large allegoric title cartouche, as well a small mileage scale in the upper left corner. Fine detailed engraved map showing the duchy of Artois with its surroundings. With many place names and details like streets, woods, mountains, rivers, lakes etc. In good condition for its age (published 1740-50). Colours well preserved. Some age-toning and minor imperfections consistent with a document of this antiquity. A condition report is available on request.

J.B. (Homann Heirs) Homann – Carte D' Artois et des Environs Vel Mappa Specalis Comita... · Original Antique Copper Engraving, Hand Coloured · Homann Heirs ·...