Rome (Roma), St. Peter Vatican by Aveline, 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.
St. Pierre du Vatican A Rome.
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Category: Antique maps > Europe > Italy - Cities
Old, antique view of Rome (Roma), Basilica of Saint Peter in the Vatican, by Aveline, published in Paris by the Jean family.
Title: St. Pierre du Vatican A Rome.
Fait par Aveline.
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: 375 x 545mm (14.76 x 21.46 inches).
Verso: Blank.
Condition: Original coloured in the style of the French perspective views, excellent.
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.