5040 Henri Abraham Chatelain (1684–1743) – Map of Poland and Lithuania / Pologne – Engraving (1743)
This finely engraved map titled Pologne depicts the historical territories of the Polish–Lithuanian Commonwealth, including Poland (Pologne), Lithuania (Lituanie), Samogitia, Livonia, Volhynia, Podolia, and Ukraine. Notable regions such as Silesia, Prussia, Courland, and parts of Muscovy are also represented. The map emphasizes rivers, provincial divisions, and key towns including Warsaw, Vilnius, Kraków, and Lviv. It offers an Enlightenment-era snapshot of Central and Eastern Europe during the waning years of the Commonwealth.
The map was published in the early volumes of Atlas Historique, an encyclopedic project by Henri Abraham Chatelain that combined geographical, genealogical, and historical knowledge. Though small in scale, the map is representative of Chatelain’s clear visual style and cartographic detail.
Henri Abraham Chatelain was a French Huguenot pastor and cartographer, most renowned for his monumental Atlas Historique, published in Amsterdam from 1705 to 1720. The atlas stands as a major Enlightenment achievement, notable for its elaborate engraving, accessible presentation of global knowledge, and historical depth. His work remains highly collectible for its combination of precision and aesthetic grace.
Artist or Maker:
Henri Abraham Chatelain
Dimensions:
19.5 cm × 18 cm
Medium:
Engraving
Date:
1743
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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