Austria Italy 1720 Jb Homann Large Antique Engraved Map 18th Centurry
It covers present-day Czech Republic, Slovakia, Hungary, Bavaria and Austria. The map extends from Venice and the Gulf of Trieste to Prag and Nuremberg, and from Strasburg and Heidelberg to Pressburg and Vienna. Depicts northern part of Italy including forified towns including Milan. Strasburg, Nurnberg, Prague, and Vienna. A magnificent decorative cartouche with.
Cherubs, figures, and eight coats of arms. Moravia, Bohemia, Silesia, Austria, Constantia et Fortidine, Carniola, Stiria and Carinthia. Size with margins : 52 x 59,5 cm / 20,4 x 23,2 inches. He founded his company in 1702. In 1705, he became the Geograph of the Emperor Charles VI.
In the same year, he was also Member of the Prussian Academy of Sciences in Berlin. They protected the authors in all scientific fields such as printers, copper engravers, map makers and publishers. In 1716 Homann published his "Grosser Atlas ueber die ganze Welt" (Grand Atlas of all the World).
Some maps were drawned with the engraver Christoph Weigel the Elder. He was succeeded by the Homann Heirs company, which was in business until 1848. A Certification of Authenticity can be issued on request. WE DON'T SELL LASER AND COPIES MAPS, ALL WE SELL IS ORIGINAL AND ANTIQUE. Due to the age an type of paper, some imperfections are to be expected.Please examine the images provided carefully, and if you have any questions please ask and we will be happy to help you.