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Hand-Colored 18th Century Homann Map of the Black Sea, Turkey and Asia Minor

Name: Hand-Colored 18th Century Homann Map of the Black Sea, Turkey and Asia Minor
Brand: Johann Baptist Homann
Price: 875 USD
Availability: InStock

About the Item

An attractive original early 18th century hand-colored map of the Black Sea and Turkey entitled "Carte de L'Asie Minevre ou de la Natolie et du Pont Evxin Tiree des Voyages et des Observations de Anciens et Modernes" (Map of Asia Miner or Natolia and the Pont Evxin Tiree from Voyages and Observations of Ancients and Moderns) by Johann Baptist Homann from his "Atlas Novus Terrarum", published in Nuremberg, Germany in 1728. This detailed map depicts Turkey and the area surrounding the Black Sea and the northern portions of the Mediterranean Sea, including parts of Greece, Macedonia, Crete, Romania, Russia, Ukraine, Crimea Armenia and Georgia. Turkey is shown as a series of regions named Caria, Lydia, Lycia, Pisidia, Pamphyllia, Cililicia, Cappa Docia, Phrygia Major, Phrygia Epictetos, Thynia, Mysia, Phrygia Minor, and Paphlagonia. An elaborate cartouche in the left upper corner is embellished by two ancient male and female warriors in combat, a temple, a bust of a heroic appearing man wearing a helmut surrounded by an arrow, a sword, an axe and a shield, as well as ancient architectural objects and symbols. There is a central fold as issued, with slight separation inferiorly, which is reinforced on the verso. There is a small oblique crease in the right upper corner, mainly visible on the back and only faintly visible on the front. A small area of discoloration is present in the upper text on the right, but he map is otherwise in very good condition. Johann Baptist Homann (1663-1724) was a mapmaker who founded a respected and prolific publishing company, which continued long after his death as Homann Heirs. Homann lived his entire life in Bavaria, particularly in Nuremberg. Initially, Johann trained to become a priest before converting to Protestantism and working as a notary. In 1702, Johann founded a publishing house that specialized in engravings. The firm flourished, becoming the leading map publisher in Germany and an important entity in the European map market. In 1715, Johann was named Imperial Geographer to the Holy Roman Empire by Charles VI and made a member of the Prussian Academy of Sciences. Most importantly for his business, his reputation and contacts gained him imperial printing privileges which protected his publications and recommended him to customers.

Creator:

Johann Baptist Homann (Artist)

Dimensions:

Height: 20 in (50.8 cm)Width: 23.63 in (60.03 cm)Depth: 0.07 in (1.78 mm)

Materials and Techniques:

Paper,Engraved

Place of Origin:

Germany

Period:

Early 18th Century

Date of Manufacture:

1728