6557 Guillaume Sanson (1633–1703) – Map of the Alps and the States of Savoy and Montferrat (Chart delle Alpi, e de Regioni Vicine) – Engraved Map (circa 1690s)
This detailed engraved map, titled "CHARTE DELLE ALPI, E DE REGIONI VICINE, OGLIE STATVS SABAUDIÆ ET MONTISFERRATI." (Map of the Alps, and Nearby Regions, of the States of Savoy and Montferrat), was created by Guillaume Sanson, Royal Geographer. Published circa 1690s, this map provides an intricate representation of the mountainous terrain of the Alps, along with the historical territories of Savoy and Montferrat (now parts of France and Italy). It meticulously details rivers, numerous towns and settlements, and political boundaries, reflecting the advanced cartographic knowledge and refined engraving style of the late 17th century.
Guillaume Sanson (1633–1703) was a highly influential French cartographer, belonging to the prominent Sanson family of geographers. As "Géographe ordinaire du Roi," he continued the work of his father Nicolas Sanson and was instrumental in shaping 17th-century French cartography. His maps were renowned for their accuracy, clarity, and elegant design, contributing significantly to atlases published by figures like Hubert Jaillot and influencing geographical understanding across Europe.
Artist or Maker: Guillaume Sanson
Dimensions: Approximately 45 cm x 55 cm
Medium: Engraved Map
Date: circa 1690s
Condition Report:
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