Antique map of Azores, 1690

Antique map of Azores, 1690Vincenzo Maria Coronellis Isole Azzori, o Azzoridi (1690) presents a finely detailed map of the Azores archipelago, created by one of the most celebrated Venetian mapmakers of the 17th century. The nine islands are carefully rendered, each labeled with principal towns and ports, reflecting their importance as a strategic hub for Atlantic navigation and transoceanic trade. Coronellis map is distinguished by its combination of cartographic precision and

Public green spaces

showcasing iconic landmarks

adding an element of mystery and mythology to the painting

providing insights into the geographic and geopolitical landscape of different eras

and his maps are highly prized by collectors and historians for their historical and cartographic significance

the 1948 Leconte Pictorial Map of Paris

earning him both fame and notoriety

Merian’s meticulous rendering captures the dense pattern of medieval streets

and Christian past

his heirs continued the business under the name "Homann Heirs" or "Homannianis Heredes" (Latin for "Heirs of Homann")

one of the leading mapmakers of the time

emphasizing the use of colors