The collection of ancient maps
Title:
The collection of ancient maps
Producer:
Nicolas Sanson
Legend:
Nicolas Sanson was the most prominent French cartographer of the 17th century. This map reflects his conception of South Africa and the Congo ; it is one of eight maps of Africa contained in his atlas ‘Cartes générales de toutes les parties du monde’. A very attractive copper engraving, like most of the maps of this period, and coloured by hand.
Place of production:
France > Paris
Dimensions:
Map size: 42 cm x 55,7 cm / Paper size: 45,5 cm x 61,2 cm
Inventory number:
HO.1973.61.4