China - Korea, Japan; G. Cantelli da Vignola / G. de Rossi - Il Regno della China detto presentemente Catay e Mangin. - 1681-1700
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Il Regno della China detto presentemente Catay e Mangin., a copper-engraved map by Giacomo Cantelli da Vignola published in Rome in 1682 by Giovanni Giacomo de Rossi, covering China with Korea and Japan and finished in contemporary hand colour at 46.5 cm by 56.5 cm.
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G. Cantelli da Vignola / G. de Rossi, Il Regno della China detto presentemente Catay e Mangin.
Rome, 1682.
A spectacular, highly important, and exceptionally scarce folio map of China, Korea, and Japan. Drafted by the prominent Italian court cartographer Giacomo Cantelli da Vignola (1643–1695) which was published in Rome in 1682 by Giovanni Giacomo de Rossi for his landmark atlas Mercurio Geografico. This map captures a pivotal transitional phase in European cartography. The title itself reflects the blending of medieval traditions (Marco Polo's "Cathay" for Northern China and "Mangi" for Southern China) with modern 17th-century updates, explicitly stating that these ancient terms are now known to represent the single Kingdom of China.
The map features remarkably progressive details, including the accurate placement of Qinghai Lake (Kokonor). Korea is accurately mapped as an elongated peninsula rather than an island, and Japan is drawn using the advanced Cardim-Briet model following early Dutch maritime voyages. The upper-right corner features a large title cartouche. The text block sits directly beneath an imposing seated Oriental monarch (the Great Khan / Emperor), who is surrounded by opulent cornucopias overflowing with fruits, and accompanied by two playful cherubs (putti).
In Original Hand-colour with some touch ups.
Dimensions: 43,5 x 54 cm (gravure), 46,5 x 56,5 cm (paper).
Good condition, little signs of use in white margin.
G. Cantelli da Vignola / G. de Rossi, Il Regno della China detto presentemente Catay e Mangin.
Rome, 1682.
A spectacular, highly important, and exceptionally scarce folio map of China, Korea, and Japan. Drafted by the prominent Italian court cartographer Giacomo Cantelli da Vignola (1643–1695) which was published in Rome in 1682 by Giovanni Giacomo de Rossi for his landmark atlas Mercurio Geografico. This map captures a pivotal transitional phase in European cartography. The title itself reflects the blending of medieval traditions (Marco Polo's "Cathay" for Northern China and "Mangi" for Southern China) with modern 17th-century updates, explicitly stating that these ancient terms are now known to represent the single Kingdom of China.
The map features remarkably progressive details, including the accurate placement of Qinghai Lake (Kokonor). Korea is accurately mapped as an elongated peninsula rather than an island, and Japan is drawn using the advanced Cardim-Briet model following early Dutch maritime voyages. The upper-right corner features a large title cartouche. The text block sits directly beneath an imposing seated Oriental monarch (the Great Khan / Emperor), who is surrounded by opulent cornucopias overflowing with fruits, and accompanied by two playful cherubs (putti).
In Original Hand-colour with some touch ups.
Dimensions: 43,5 x 54 cm (gravure), 46,5 x 56,5 cm (paper).
Good condition, little signs of use in white margin.
Details
Era
1400-1900
Number of objects
1
Country
China
Geographical specification
Korea, Japan
Map maker/publisher
G. Cantelli da Vignola / G. de Rossi
Map/book title
Il Regno della China detto presentemente Catay e Mangin.
Period
1681-1700
Condition
Good
Technique
Copper engraving
Additional Information
Beautiful coloured copper engraving by G. Cantelli da Vignola, published by G. G. de Rossi in 1682,
Map colour
Contemporary hand colour
Height
46.5 cm
Width
56.5 cm
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