Vincenzo Maria Coronelli (1650-1718)

MAP OF MORAVIA

Venice, 2nd half od the 17th century
"MARCOMAN(N)IA, / hoggidi / MARCHESATO DE MORAVIA; detto uolgarmente / MARNHEM, / Descritta, e Dedicata / Dal P. Coronelli, Cosmografo della Serenissima / Republica di Venetia, / Allʹ Illustrissimo, et Eccellentissimo Signore ANDREA / BRAGADIN, / Sauio di Terra Ferma, / etc.". Coloured copperplate on paper, plate 47x62 cm. Includes geographical coordinates, a graphic scale in the lower right corner, and explanations of map symbols. The map features the symbols of Moravia and surrounding countries within the map area. It is based on the original design by Paul Fabricius, in contrast to most contemporary Dutch publishers who followed the more modern and accurate map by Comenius. Slightly torn edges - outside the print area.