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Champagne: The Sparkling Heart of France - A Blaeu Cartographic Engraving, c1650

About the Item

An original hand-colored antique map showing the historical region of Champagne in France, known in Latin as "Campania Comitatus". Champagne is a region that is world-renowned for the production of the sparkling wine that bears its name. The map includes a decorative cartouche, which was a common feature in maps from this period, often including the title and adding an artistic element to the map. The detailed engraving work, the stylistic elements of the cartouche, and the meticulous labeling of geographical features are indicative of the high level of craftsmanship associated with 17th-century map-making. This map would have served as an important tool for navigation and territorial understanding in the Champagne region during that time. Champagne's historical significance is not only rooted in its contribution to viticulture but also in its strategic importance in European history. Maps like these are valuable for their historical context and as artifacts of the cartographic arts. They provide insights into how regions such as Champagne were perceived and represented in the era of their creation. The maker of the map is indicated on the cartouche, which reads "Amstelodami Apud Guilielmum et Ioannem Blaeu." This means the map was produced in Amsterdam by the Blaeu family, specifically by Willem Blaeu and his son Joan Blaeu. The Blaeu family was a prominent Dutch cartographic family known for their detailed and decorative maps, atlases, and globes during the 17th century. Willem Blaeu founded the family cartography business, and after his passing, his son Joan continued and expanded the enterprise, creating some of the most renowned maps and atlases of that time.

Dimensions:

Height: 20.08 in (51 cm)Width: 23.82 in (60.5 cm)Depth: 0 in (0.02 mm)

Materials and Techniques:

Paper,Engraved

Period:

1650-1659

Date of Manufacture:

circa 1650

Condition:

Condition: Good, given age, general age-related soiling and toning. Folding line as issued. French text on the reverse. Please study scan carefully.

Seller Location:

Langweer, NL