Bayern

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Hand-Colored Original Copperplate Engraving by Hubert Jaillot, depicting Bayern. Published Amsterdam, R. & J. Ottens, 1725. Sheet: 460 by 600mm (18 by 23 inches).. A fine and original hand-colored example of Jaillot's celebrated cartographic work, documenting this region of Germany with the precision and decorative artistry characteristic of the 17200s. Alexis-Hubert Jaillot (c.1632-1712) was one of the foremost French cartographers of the late 17th and early 18th centuries. Working in Paris, he produced magnificent large-format maps of European territories, often in collaboration with Nicolas Sanson -- considered the father of French cartography. Jaillot's maps are known for their striking decorative cartouches, generous size, and fine hand coloring, representing the pinnacle of French Baroque cartography. This original copperplate engraving, with original hand coloring depicts the region of Bayern, published in Amsterdam, R. & J. Ottens, 1725/50. The map records the political and geographic boundaries of the region as understood in 1725/50, offering a fascinating window into the history of German territorial organization. Sheet measures 460 by 600mm (18 by 23 inches).. In good condition overall, with minor signs of age appropriate for a 18th-century engraving. Ready to frame.

Bayern - Hubert Jaillot ∑ Hand-Colored Original Copperplate Engraving ∑ Amsterdam 1725

Koe. Ott. S.88