Le château de Fontainebleau, published in Paris by the Jean family. c. 1780
The Jean Family were geographers, publishers and 'Marchands d'estampes' of Paris at the end of the 18th century.
Most works are credited simply 'Jean'.
Aveline Family
A family of Parisian engravers and map sellers flourished in the 17th and 18th centuries.
The main members of this family were:
- Pierre Aveline I (1656-1722) was a cartographer and engraver who specialised in topographical views.
- Antoine Aveline I (1662-1712) Engraver and publisher of city views.
Veuë et Perspective du Château de Fontaine-Bleau du côté de l'Entrée de la Cour du Cheval Blanc.
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Category: Antique maps > Europe > France - Cities
Old, antique view of Rome (Roma), St. Peter Vatican by Aveline, published in Paris by the Jean family.
Title: Veuë et Perspective du Château de Fontaine-Bleau du côté de l'Entrée de la Cour du Cheval Blanc.
Où s'est celebré le Mariage du Roy Louis XV et de la Reine Marie &c. le 5. Septembre 1725.
Dedié à sa Majesté Marie Sophie Felicité Leczinski Reine de France.
Par son très humble, très obéissant, et très fidèle Serviteur et Sujet.
A Paris chez Jean. rue Jean de Beauvais. N° 32.
Date: c. 1780.
Copper engraving, printed on paper.
Map size: 340 x 510mm (13.39 x 20.08 inches).
Sheet size: 380 x 505mm (14.96 x 19.88 inches).
Verso: Blank.
Condition: Original coloured in the style of the French perspective views.
Condition Rating: A.
Separate publication.
The Jean Family were geographers, publishers and 'Marchands d'estampes' of Paris at the end of the 18th century.
Most works are credited simply 'Jean'.
Aveline Family
A family of Parisian engravers and map sellers flourished in the 17th and 18th centuries.
The main members of this family were:
- Pierre Aveline I (1656-1722) was a cartographer and engraver who specialised in topographical views.
- Antoine Aveline I (1662-1712) Engraver and publisher of city views.