1741 – J. B. Homann – Franciae
Title: “Regni Galliae seu Franciae et Navarrae Tabula Geographica in usum Elementorum Geographiae Schaziano rum accomodata Per Homannianos Heredes 1741.” & “Carte de France dressee par Guillaume de L’Isle et accommodee par les Heritiers d’Homann a l’instruction de la Jeunesse Norimb. 1741.“
Description:
Very decorative map showing France based upon earlier work of Guillaume de L’Isle. Depicts the Kingdoms of France and Navarre along with parts of Italy, Switzerland, Spain and Germany. The map notes fortified cities, villages, roads, bridges, forests, castles and topography. Elaborate title cartouche in the lower left quadrant features a bearded warrior with a sword hidden behind his back confronting a warrior woman with a gorgon shield. Above this couple is a large baroque title area surmounted by the French royal crest. Below the couple there are two children making wine. Map scales in upper margin. Alternative title in French in top margin
The map comes from the Johann Baptist Homann atlas “Maior Atlas Scholasticus ex Triginta Sex Generalibus et Specialibus…“ drawn Tobias Mayer and published by Homann Heirs in Nuremberg 1741.
Cartographer: Johann Baptist Homann (1664-1724)
Sheet size: 62,5 x 53,3 cm
Year: 1741
Technique: copper engraving
Condition:
Good condition. Original contemporary coloring, strong press and on heavy paper, verso old times reinforcements. Lower center fold separation.
This is an original antique map published in 1741 and NOT a modern copy or reprint
On your request I will provide a Certificate of Authenticity
