12541 François Halma (1653–1722) – Map of Ancient Latium, Campania, and Samnium – Netherlands – Engraving (1704)
"Latium Campanje en Samnium met de omleggende Landstreeken" This work provides a detailed historical reconstruction of Central Italy during antiquity, focusing on the territories of Latium, Campania, and Samnium with their classical cities and topographical features. The engraving was published in Amsterdam by François Halma. This plate is distinguished by its large, elaborate allegorical cartouche in the lower left corner, which depicts Romulus and Remus with the she-wolf alongside personifications of the Tiber River and various classical deities.
François Halma was a prominent Dutch printer, bookseller, and publisher active in Amsterdam, Franeker, and Leeuwarden. He held prestigious positions as the official printer to the University of Franeker and later to the States of Friesland. Halma was renowned for the production of high-quality scholarly works, particularly in the fields of classical history, theology, and archaeology. His publications were characterized by their academic rigor and the inclusion of detailed engravings that served as essential visual references for humanists and scholars across 18th-century Europe.
Artist or Maker: François Halma.
Dimensions: Approximately 38 cm x 48 cm.
Medium: Engraving.
Date: 1704.
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.
| Värdering | 400 - 600 SEK |
| Köparprovision (inkl. moms) | 24.4% |
| Slagavgift (inkl. moms) | 6 SEK |
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