Germany - Nuremberg; Johann Baptist Homann - Novissima & exactissima Totius Regni Neapolis Tabula... Regno Due Sicilie - 1701-1720

Celebrated old map entitled "Novissima & exactissima Totius Regni Neapolis Tabula," produced by the famous German cartographer and geographer Johann Baptist Homann in Nuremberg at the beginning of the 18th century (around 1707–1710). The copper engraving represents the entire extent of the Kingdom of Naples (southern Italy from Abruzzo to Calabria), divided into its historic provinces highlighted by period coloring. The map stands out in particular for two very characteristic artistic elements: The monumental cartouche in the upper right: It contains the full title of the work surrounded by allegorical figures including Neptune, sea nymphs, and winged horses, and the view in the lower right that portrays a striking depiction of Mount Vesuvius erupting. Good overall condition, noting a horizontal fold, crease not marked (as in the photo) on the right side of the engraving and a small, barely noticeable abrasion of the paper above Gargano. Size with white border: 67 × 58 cm.