Title of the map:

"America Meridionalis studio Guilielmi de l'Isle geographi Regii Parisiensis Sumtibus C. Weigelii Sen Hoeredum Norimbergae"

Large antique copper engraved map of South America, by Christophe Weigel. The map is adorned with two nice cartouches, with indigenous scenes. They were intended to symbolize the natural wealth and exotic character of South America. In the Pacific ocean, we can see the Solomon Islands. The interior is filled with the names of various Indian nations. "Terra Amazonum" shows how Europeans still viewed the Amazon basin in the early 18th century. Large parts were only partially explored. Patagonia appears oversized and sparsely known.

On back, the name and the number of the map in handwritten writing of the era.

From "Atlas scholasticus et itinerarius" by Christ. Weigel, a famous travel atlas in collaboration with professor Johann David Köhler.

Size with margins : 46,5 x 37 cm / 18,1 x 14,5 inches

Condition : very good condition, old colors, on strong paper.

Edition : Nuremberg, c. 1719, 18th century.

Christoph Weigel (1654-1725), sometimes known as Christoph Weigel the Elder, was a prominent 18th-century German engraver, art dealer and publisher. He married the daughter of the eminent engraver and publisher Johann Christoph Lochner, who later integrated him into the artistic community of Nuremberg.

Weigel’s maps are particularly remarkable for their detail and precision. One of Weigel’s important contributions is his participation in the production of the "Atlas scholasticus et itinerarius", a comprehensive world atlas that was widely used in educational circles. In addition to his cartographic efforts, Weigel produced a wide range of illustrations for books on various subjects, ranging from history to the natural sciences. His illustrations were known for their clarity and detail, contributing to the spread of knowledge at a time when visual representations were crucial for cartography. Christoph Weigel died in 1725, leaving behind a work that continues to be appreciated for its artistic merit and historical value.

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