35 Christoph Weigel the Elder (1654–1725) – Map of the Russian Empire from Eastern Europe to the Pacific and Arctic Oceans / Karte vom ganzen Russischen Reich – Hand-Coloured Copperplate Engraving (1720)

This expansive hand-coloured copperplate engraving by Christoph Weigel the Elder, titled Karte vom ganzen Russischen Reich, meticulously illustrates the vast territories of the Russian Empire, extending from Eastern Europe to the coasts of the Pacific and Arctic Oceans. The map includes detailed renderings of Siberia, Tartary, and surrounding regions such as Persia, China, and the Arctic Sea. Published in Nuremberg by A.G. Schneider and Weigel, it is densely annotated in German, emphasizing geographical features, rivers, cities, and provincial boundaries. The bold relief lines and vivid watercolour borders enhance the topographical accuracy and aesthetic richness, making it a valuable piece for both historical and cartographic studies.