“L’Africa divisa nelle sue Parti secondo le piu moderne relationi…” - Vincenzo Coronelli (1650 – 1718) - Atlante Veneto published in Venice c1690

“L’Africa divisa nelle sue Parti secondo le piu moderne relationi…”

Vincenzo Coronelli (1650 – 1718)

Atlante Veneto published in Venice c1690

430 x 590mm

Right hand sheet of Coronelli’s beautiful map of Africa – here in modern colour. Some water damage to upper right corner, dents to outer margins and old repairs to verso

Vincenzo Coronelli was a Franciscan Priest in Venice, and one of the most celebrated cartographers of the 17^th Century. He is best known for designing and producing large globes for King Louis XVI

The map itself is based on the models of Sanson and other French cartographers, but is in Cornelli’s trade mark beautiful engraving style. The cartouche is surrounded by Crocodiles, Lions, camels and an Elephant. The interior shows elephants, eagles carrying away their pray and warriors on horseback hunting lions.

£750