11 Jean-Baptiste Bourguignon d’Anville – Large Map of Ancient Italy / Tabula Italiae Antiquae – Copperplate Engraving (1777)
This highly detailed copperplate map depicts ancient Italy, including the islands of Corsica, Sardinia, and Sicily, with an inset map of Milan city. D’Anville was a preeminent French cartographer renowned for his rigorous historical and geographical research, making him one of the leading figures in 18th-century cartography. His work is celebrated for its accuracy and scholarly approach, influencing the study of classical geography and the advancement of cartographic science. This map reflects d’Anville’s dedication to integrating ancient sources with modern surveying techniques, providing a valuable resource for historians and geographers.
Jean-Baptiste Bourguignon d’Anville was a French geographer and cartographer born in 1697 and died in 1782. He specialized in historical geography and was widely regarded for his meticulous research and precise mapmaking. His contributions laid the foundation for modern cartographic methods and greatly influenced the study of geography during the Enlightenment.
Artist or Maker:
Jean-Baptiste Bourguignon d’Anville
Dimensions:
56 cm x 50 cm
Medium:
Copperplate engraving
Date:
1777
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.
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