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Fine Art. Antique Prints, Maps and Drawings / 11-04-2026, 18:00 CET

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"Tabula FLUXUS et REFLUXUS rationes in Mari Anglico Caeterisq circum iacentibus littoribus exhibens." This engraving illustrates the coastlines of Western Europe and the British Isles, featuring a unique scientific focus on the movement of tides and oceanic currents within the English Channel and the North Sea. The technical nature is a copper engraving set within a page of Latin text. It was published in the monumental work Mundus Subterraneus, printed in Amsterdam by Joannes Janssonius van Waesberge and Elizaeus Weyerstraten. This map is significant for its attempt to provide a physical and hydrographic explanation of the world's oceans based on Kircher's theories of subterranean channels and the influence of the moon on the Earth's waters. Athanasius Kircher was a German Jesuit scholar and polymath who published approximately forty major works on subjects ranging from oriental studies and geology to medicine and music. Based at the Roman College, he was a central figure in the seventeenth-century Republic of Letters, corresponding with scientists and thinkers across the globe. His primary contribution was the synthesis of diverse fields of knowledge into massive, lavishly illustrated volumes that blended empirical observation with speculative philosophy. Kircher's geological and hydrographic studies were foundational in the early development of the earth sciences, documenting the natural world through a deeply curious and systematic lens. Artist or Maker: Athanasius Kircher. Dimensions: Approximately 40 cm x 23 cm. Medium: Engraving. Date: 1665. Condition Report:This work is in good condition overall. There may be a few minor imperfections or fox or mottled marks to be expected with age. Please review the images carefully for condition details, and feel free to contact us with any questions or for a comprehensive condition report.

Athanasius Kircher (1602–1680) – Map of the Atlantic Ocean and Northern Europe – Engraving (1665)

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"Alexandri Magni Imperium et Expeditiones." This map illustrates the vast territories conquered by Alexander the Great, extending from Greece and Egypt in the west to the Indus River in the east, with green hand-coloured borders delineating the various provinces and regions. The technical nature is a hand-coloured copper engraving. It was published in an atlas by Charles Delamarche, printed in Paris, and represents a nineteenth-century reissue of the foundational cartographic work of Guillaume Delisle. This map is significant for its historical and geographical accuracy, serving as a primary academic reference for understanding the classical world and the spread of Hellenistic influence across Asia and North Africa. Guillaume Delisle was a premier French cartographer who revolutionized the field through his commitment to scientific accuracy and the use of astronomical observations to determine coordinates. He was appointed as the first Premier Géographe du Roi and was a member of the Académie Royale des Sciences. His primary contribution was the creation of a new standard for mapmaking that abandoned the decorative fantasies of earlier eras in favor of empirical data. Delisle's maps were highly influential across Europe, forming the basis for subsequent geographical studies and atlas publications for over a century after his death. Artist or Maker: Guillaume Delisle. Dimensions: Approximately 32 cm x 43 cm. Medium: Hand-coloured engraving. Date: 1827. Condition Report:This work is in good condition overall. There may be a few minor imperfections or fox or mottled marks to be expected with age. Please review the images carefully for condition details, and feel free to contact us with any questions or for a comprehensive condition report.

Guillaume Delisle (1675–1726) – Map of the Empire and Expeditions of Alexander the Great – Middle East and Central Asia – Hand-coloured engraving (1827)

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"CARTE GÉNÉRALE ET POLITIQUE DE L'EUROPE." This map illustrates the political boundaries of Europe following the Napoleonic Wars and the restructuring of the continent during the Restoration period, with hand-coloured outlines delineating sovereign states and empires. The composition includes detailed topographical features, major cities, and a scale in the upper left corner. The technical nature is a hand-coloured copper engraving. It was published in Paris by J.P. Delaval and authored by Mentelle and P.G. Chanlaire. This work is significant for documenting the complex geopolitical landscape of early nineteenth-century Europe, reflecting the territorial shifts solidified by the Congress of Vienna. Edme Mentelle was a prominent French geographer and historian who held several prestigious positions, including professor at the École Normale and member of the Institut de France. He was a prolific author of educational geographical texts and atlases, often collaborating with the cartographer Pierre-Gilles Chanlaire. His primary contribution was the modernization of geographical education in France, producing clear, accurate, and accessible maps that integrated historical context with contemporary political reality. Mentelle’s work was widely respected for its systematic approach and served as a standard reference for French diplomacy and academic study throughout the late eighteenth and early nineteenth centuries. Artist or Maker: Edme Mentelle. Dimensions: Approximately 42 cm x 52 cm. Medium: Hand-coloured engraving. Date: 1822. Condition Report:This work is in good condition overall. There may be a few minor imperfections or fox or mottled marks to be expected with age. Please review the images carefully for condition details, and feel free to contact us with any questions or for a comprehensive condition report.

Edme Mentelle (1730–1815) – General and Political Map of Europe – Hand-coloured engraving (1822)

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"Carte Generale de l'Asie." This map illustrates the continent of Asia, extending from the Mediterranean Sea to the Pacific Ocean, and including the northern coast of Australia then referred to as Nouvelle Hollande. The technical nature is a hand-coloured engraving published in Paris by J.P. Delaval.&nbsp; Edme Mentelle was a prominent French geographer and historian who held several prestigious positions, including professor at the École Normale and member of the Institut de France. He was a prolific author of educational geographical texts and atlases, often collaborating with the cartographer Pierre-Gilles Chanlaire. His primary contribution was the modernization of geographical education in France, producing clear, accurate, and accessible maps that integrated historical context with contemporary political reality. Mentelle’s work was widely respected for its systematic approach and served as a standard reference for French diplomacy and academic study throughout the late eighteenth and early nineteenth centuries. Artist or Maker: Edme Mentelle. Dimensions: Approximately 42 cm x 52 cm. Medium: Hand-coloured engraving. Date: 1822. Condition Report:This work is in good condition overall. There may be a few minor imperfections or fox or mottled marks to be expected with age. Please review the images carefully for condition details, and feel free to contact us with any questions or for a comprehensive condition report.

Edme Mentelle (1730–1815) – Map of Asia – Asia and Oceania – Engraving (1823)

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"Carte de la Partie Meridionale de l'Italie, avec les Isles de Sicile, de Sardaigne, et de Malte." This map illustrates the southern peninsula of Italy alongside the major islands of Sicily and Sardinia, with the coast of North Africa visible in the lower left. The technical nature is a copper engraving published in Paris as part of a larger geographical or historical series.&nbsp; Pierre Francois Tardieu was a member of a prolific French family of engravers and was renowned for his technical skill in executing complex maps and architectural plates. He worked closely with leading geographers of the Enlightenment to produce highly detailed topographical works that were prized for their clarity and scientific accuracy. His contributions helped define the high standard of French cartographic engraving during the mid-eighteenth century.&nbsp; Artist or Maker: Pierre Francois Tardieu.&nbsp; Dimensions: Approximately 42 cm x 52 cm.&nbsp; Medium: Engraving.&nbsp; Date: 1771. Condition Report:This work is in good condition overall. There may be a few minor imperfections or fox or mottled marks to be expected with age. Please review the images carefully for condition details, and feel free to contact us with any questions or for a comprehensive condition report.

Pierre Francois Tardieu (1711–1771) – Map of Southern Italy, Sicily, and Sardinia – Italy – Engraving (1771)

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"Carte Generale de l'Afrique." This map illustrates the continent of Africa with hand-coloured borders delineating various regions and kingdoms, including the Sahara Desert and the southern Cape. The technical nature is a hand-coloured copper engraving published in Paris by J.B. Delaval.&nbsp; Edme Mentelle was a prominent French geographer and historian who held positions as a professor at the Ecole Normale and was a member of the Institut de France. He was known for modernizing geographical education by producing clear atlases that integrated historical context with contemporary political boundaries. His works served as standard academic references throughout the early nineteenth century and were noted for their accuracy and systematic approach to global topography. Artist or Maker: Edme Mentelle. Dimensions: Approximately 42 cm x 52 cm. Medium: Engraving. Date: 1824. Condition Report:This work is in good condition overall. There may be a few minor imperfections or fox or mottled marks to be expected with age. Please review the images carefully for condition details, and feel free to contact us with any questions or for a comprehensive condition report.

Edme Mentelle (1730–1815) – Map of Africa – Sahara Desert and the southern Cape – Engraving (1824)

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"Mappa fluxus et refluxus rationes in Isthmo Americae in freto Magellanico, caeteraque Americae litoribus exhibens." This map illustrates North and South America with a primary focus on oceanic currents and tides, featuring swirling patterns in the Atlantic and Pacific oceans to represent marine circulation. The technical nature is a copper engraving published in Amsterdam by Janssonius van Waesberge and Elizaeus Weyerstraten as part of the influential work Mundus Subterraneus. Athanasius Kircher was a German Jesuit scholar and polymath who published around forty major works on subjects ranging from oriental studies and geology to medicine and music. He was celebrated as one of the most intellectually curious figures of the seventeenth century and founded the Musaeum Kircherianum in Rome.&nbsp; Athanasius Kircher was a German Jesuit priest and a prolific polymath who became a central figure in the scientific life of Baroque Rome. He spent most of his career at the Roman College where he conducted extensive research into the natural sciences, linguistics, and archaeology. His primary contribution was the synthesis of vast amounts of global knowledge into encyclopedic volumes that combined observation with speculative theory. Artist or Maker: Athanasius Kircher. Dimensions: Approximately 40 cm x 42 cm. Medium: Engraving. Date: 1665. Condition Report:This work is in good condition overall. There may be a few minor imperfections or fox or mottled marks to be expected with age. Please review the images carefully for condition details, and feel free to contact us with any questions or for a comprehensive condition report.

Athanasius Kircher (1602–1680) – Map of the Americas – North and South America – Engraving (1665)

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"Mappa Maris Mediterranei Fluxus currentes et Motuum Naturam Motuum explicans." This map illustrates the Mediterranean basin, including the surrounding regions of Europe, North Africa, and Asia Minor, with a specific focus on the internal currents and subterranean water systems theorized by the author. The technical nature is a copper engraving published in Amsterdam by Janssonius van Waesberge and Elizaeus Weyerstraten as part of the influential work Mundus Subterraneus. Athanasius Kircher was a German Jesuit scholar and polymath who published extensively on geology, linguistics, and the natural sciences. He was celebrated as one of the most intellectually curious figures of the seventeenth century and established the first public museum in Rome.&nbsp; Athanasius Kircher was a German Jesuit priest and a prolific polymath who became a central figure in the scientific life of Baroque Rome. He spent most of his career at the Roman College where he conducted research into subjects ranging from vulcanology to ancient Egyptian hieroglyphs. His primary contribution was the synthesis of vast amounts of global knowledge into encyclopedic volumes that combined empirical observation with philosophical speculation. Kircher's Mundus Subterraneus was particularly significant for its early theories on the earth's interior and oceanic systems, making him a pioneer in the study of physical geography.&nbsp; Artist or Maker: Athanasius Kircher. Dimensions: Approximately 40 cm x 47 cm. Medium: Engraving. Date: 1665. Condition Report:This work is in good condition overall. There may be a few minor imperfections or fox or mottled marks to be expected with age. Please review the images carefully for condition details, and feel free to contact us with any questions or for a comprehensive condition report.