Very rare, nearly unknown map of Lombardy
Lombardy & Veneto by Johann Hoffmann 1701
This almost unknown map is not mentioned in the main cartographic reference works. Only the work of Davoli and Sanfelici mentions it: "We found no detailed account of this exceedingly rare map in the references we consulted […] ".
Johann Hoffman (1629-1698)
Engraver, publisher, and cartographer of Nuremberg. He is best remembered for his small-format atlases and geographical prints, as well as several finely executed city views and regional maps. He issued compact geographical compilations intended for a broad audience. Some surviving engraved city prospects are attributed to him or his workshop.
Lombardia oder Lands Carte jeziges Krigs in Italien 1701.
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Category: Antique maps > Europe > Italy
Lombardy & Veneto by Johann Hoffmann.
Title: Lombardia oder Lands Carte jeziges Krigs in Italien 1701.
Nürnberg bey Hoffmanii.
Date: c. 1700.
Copper engraving, printed on paper.
Image size: 390 x 525mm (15¼ x 20¾ inches).
Sheet size: 520 x 610mm (20½ x 24 inches).
Verso: Blank.
Condition: Original coloured, excellent.
Condition Rating: A+.
From: Composite Atlas, c. 1701.
This almost unknown map is not mentioned in the main cartographic reference works. Only the work of Davoli and Sanfelici mentions it: "We found no detailed account of this exceedingly rare map in the references we consulted […] ".
Johann Hoffman (1629-1698)
Engraver, publisher, and cartographer of Nuremberg. He is best remembered for his small-format atlases and geographical prints, as well as several finely executed city views and regional maps. He issued compact geographical compilations intended for a broad audience. Some surviving engraved city prospects are attributed to him or his workshop.
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