31 Adam Friedrich Zürner (1679–1742) & Johann Christoph Weigel (1654–1725) – Map of Germany / Germaniae in suos XI Circulos accurata divisae Tabula – Hand-Coloured Copperplate Engraving (1729)

This finely detailed map shows the German territories of the Holy Roman Empire, precisely divided into eleven imperial circles. Published in 1729, it features a decorative title cartouche with the imperial double-headed eagle and Latin dedication. The map is labeled “Tyskland” in Swedish, indicating it was used in a Northern European context, possibly in an educational or reference atlas. Delicately hand-coloured borders separate regions across modern-day Germany, Poland, the Netherlands, and Austria.

Adam Friedrich Zürner (1679–1742) was a German Protestant priest and prolific cartographer who created over 900 maps and served as Geographer to the Elector of Saxony and King of Poland. He is also known for developing the Saxon postal road system. Johann Christoph Weigel (1654–1725) was a celebrated German engraver and publisher based in Nuremberg, known for his detailed cartographic and scientific illustrations, including works like the Atlas scholasticus et itinerarius. Their collaboration combines scientific accuracy with baroque elegance.

Artist or Maker:

Adam Friedrich Zürner & Johann Christoph Weigel

Dimensions:

25 cm × 20 cm

Medium:

Engraving

Date: 1729

Condition Report:

This work is in good condition overall. There may be a few minor imperfections or fox or mottled marks to be expected with age. Please review the images carefully for condition details, and feel free to contact us with any questions or for a comprehensive condition report.