This finely engraved original antique
print, a portrait of the early 18th century German
Cartographer Johann Baptiste Homann after a
painting by Joannes Krenckel
was engraved by Wilhelm Winter and published in 1716 for
Homann's Grosser Atlas.
Stunning full portrait of
the Imperial Geographer of the Holy Roman Empire, Johann
Baptist Homann (1664-1724) who was born in the Bavarian
town of Kammlach.
Educated at a Jesuit school, he eventually became a
member of the Prussian Academy of Sciences. As an
Imperial Geographer he had special printing privileges,
which were not only the best reference for customers but
also gave him exclusive rights in his various endeavours
as an engraver, publisher, cartographer, and a
scientist. Homann died in Nuremberg, with the company,
under his heirs, lasting until 1848.
After a painting by Joannes Krenckel (1688–1722),
engraved by Wilhelm Winter (1696–1765). (Ref: Tooley; M&B)
General Description:
Paper thickness and quality: - Heavy and stable
Paper color: - Off white
Age of map color: -
Colors used: -
General color appearance: -
Paper size: - 21in x 11 3/4in (560mm x 295mm)
Plate size: - 15 1/4in x 11in (390mm x 280mm)
Margins: - Min 1/4in (7mm)
Imperfections:
Margins: - Light soiling bottom right corner
Plate area: - None
Verso: - None
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