Sphere, Map - An armillary sphere perused by three scholars at a table; Nicolas Sanson & Nicolas Bion - L'Usage des Globes.. - 1701-1720

Selected by Ilaria Colombo

”Sphere” This magnificent hand-coloured copper engraving by Nicolas Sanson originates from ”L'Usage des Globes..” engraved by Anthonie de Winter. Published by Nicolas Bion and Francois Halma in Amsterdam, 1700. An armillary sphere perused by three scholars at a table. Nicolas Sanson was founder of the French school of mapmakers, at a time when the leadership in European cartography passed from the Low Countries to France. This map was published in Bion's treatise on globes. Nicolas Bion was a famous French mathematical and scientific instrument maker. Dimensions 16 cm x 22 cm Artist or Maker Nicolas Sanson Medium Copper engraving Date 1700 Condition Report The work is in very good to excellent condition overall. Please review the images carefully for condition and contact us with any questions. This item is professionally protected by handmade packing. The Certificate of Authenticity is included.

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Sphere, Map - An armillary sphere perused by three scholars at a table; Nicolas Sanson & Nicolas Bion - L'Usage des Globes.. - 1701-1720

”Sphere”

This magnificent hand-coloured copper engraving by Nicolas Sanson originates from ”L'Usage des Globes..” engraved by Anthonie de Winter. Published by Nicolas Bion and Francois Halma in Amsterdam, 1700.

An armillary sphere perused by three scholars at a table. Nicolas Sanson was founder of the French school of mapmakers, at a time when the leadership in European cartography passed from the Low Countries to France. This map was published in Bion's treatise on globes. Nicolas Bion was a famous French mathematical and scientific instrument maker.

Dimensions
16 cm x 22 cm

Artist or Maker
Nicolas Sanson

Medium
Copper engraving

Date
1700

Condition Report
The work is in very good to excellent condition overall. Please review the images carefully for condition and contact us with any questions.

This item is professionally protected by handmade packing. The Certificate of Authenticity is included.

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Sphere, Map - An armillary sphere perused by three scholars at a table; Nicolas Sanson & Nicolas Bion - L'Usage des Globes.. - 1701-1720

Selected by Ilaria Colombo

Sphere, Map - An armillary sphere perused by three scholars at a table; Nicolas Sanson & Nicolas Bion - L'Usage des Globes.. - 1701-1720