Antique map of Frankfurt am Main, 1716

Antique map of Frankfurt am Main, 1716Johann Baptist Homann (1664 1724) was a German geographer and cartographer, often regarded as one of the most significant mapmakers of the 18th century. He founded the famous Homann Heirs publishing house in Nuremberg, which became one of the leading map publishing companies of the period. The map "Abbildung der Keysrl. Freyen Reichs, Wahl und Handelstatt Franckfurt am Mayn mit ihrem Gebiet und Grantzen vorgestelt von Ioh. Baptist Homann in Nrnberg,"

Seutter's works often featured elaborate ornamentation and intricate detailing

and Cambodia

The bottom left section features a large

which featured writings and artworks by its members and other artists associated with the movement

His legacy as a skilled mapmaker continues to be appreciated in the history of cartography

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Giovanni Giacomo de Rossi was an Italian mapmaker and publisher in the late 17th century

with sharp angles

Corrigee et augmentee des decouvertes du Cap

This map depicted the Asian continent based on the most up-to-date geographical knowledge available at the time

including detailed maps of Europe

it might reflect the cartographic knowledge and understanding of the period