25 Jean-Baptiste Saint Jantier (1720–1785) – Map of the Northern Kingdoms / Les Couronnes du Nord comprenant les Royaumes de Suede, Danemarck et Norwege – Engraving (1762)

This detailed engraving, published in Paris in 1762. The map covers the entirety of Scandinavia, including Iceland, and delineates the political borders and provinces of Sweden, Denmark, and Norway. It is framed with a highly decorative cartouche featuring baroque elements, foliage, and heraldic figures, typical of mid-18th century French cartographic embellishment. The map was engraved and issued with royal privilege, as indicated in the legend.

Jean-Baptiste Saint Jantier was a French royal geographer active during the mid-1700s. Though little is known about his life, his maps are admired for their decorative artistry and attention to administrative detail. He published under royal patronage and collaborated with notable engravers in Bordeaux and Paris, contributing to the golden era of French cartography.

Artist or Maker:

Saint Jantier

Dimensions:

45 cm x 32 cm

Medium:

Engraving

Date:

1762

Condition Report:

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