897 Robert de Vaugondy - Hand-coloured map of Poland, Czech Republic, Lithuania - Boheme Silesie, Moravie, Lusace

Hand-coloured copper-engraved map by Robert de Vaugondy on the Mercator projection. Derived from "Nouvel Atlas Portatif destine principalement pour l'instruction de la Jeunesse" or ("A New Portable Atlas Designed Primarily for the Instruction of Youth"). With original outline color showing the territories associated with the four major world religions: Christianity, Islam, Judaism and Paganism. Attractive cartography reflects the latest discoveries of explorers of the late 18th century.

Dimensions: 

31.5 cm x 24 cm

Artist or Maker: 

Robert de Vaugondy

Medium: 

Copper Engraving

Date: 

1806