unbound
1687 · Paris
by NOLIN, Jean Baptiste
Paris: Coronelli, 1687. unbound. Map. Engraving with original hand colored outline. Page measures 19" x 25"
Rare 17th century map titled "The Kingdom of Dalmatia, divided into its counties, territories etc. Morlachia and Bosnia." The map shows political boundaries, cities, topography, vegetation, lakes, drainage, coastlines and islands. Relief shown pictorially. Includes latitudinal and longitudinal lines, as well as a legend, compass rose, six bar scales and explanatory notes. Decorative cartouches designed by N. Guerard adorn the bottom corners, featuring soldiers regalia, and three coats of arms of Bosnia, Dalmatia and Croatia. Includes an inset map in the left margin: Partie Occidentale de la Dalmacie &c. In very good condition, minor damp stain. Mounted to board.
Jean-Baptiste Nolin (ca. 1657-1725) was a successful French engraver and cartographer known for his business acumen and aesthetic skills. Initially trained by Francois de Poilly, he was encouraged by Vincenzo Coronelli to start creating his own maps. Nolin's success came from leveraging his connections with notable cartographers like Coronelli, Jean-Dominique Cassini, and Jean Nicolas du Trallage, rather than producing original geographic work. Despite his misleading claims of prestigious titles, his maps were popular for their baroque and rococo styles. However, his career faced a major challenge when Guillaume De L'Isle sued him for copyright infringement in 1705, leading to a loss of scientific credibility. Nevertheless, Nolin remained commercially successful, and his son continued the family business by republishing his father's maps and creating new ones from their offices on Rue St. Jacques, Paris. (Inventory #: 326596)
Rare 17th century map titled "The Kingdom of Dalmatia, divided into its counties, territories etc. Morlachia and Bosnia." The map shows political boundaries, cities, topography, vegetation, lakes, drainage, coastlines and islands. Relief shown pictorially. Includes latitudinal and longitudinal lines, as well as a legend, compass rose, six bar scales and explanatory notes. Decorative cartouches designed by N. Guerard adorn the bottom corners, featuring soldiers regalia, and three coats of arms of Bosnia, Dalmatia and Croatia. Includes an inset map in the left margin: Partie Occidentale de la Dalmacie &c. In very good condition, minor damp stain. Mounted to board.
Jean-Baptiste Nolin (ca. 1657-1725) was a successful French engraver and cartographer known for his business acumen and aesthetic skills. Initially trained by Francois de Poilly, he was encouraged by Vincenzo Coronelli to start creating his own maps. Nolin's success came from leveraging his connections with notable cartographers like Coronelli, Jean-Dominique Cassini, and Jean Nicolas du Trallage, rather than producing original geographic work. Despite his misleading claims of prestigious titles, his maps were popular for their baroque and rococo styles. However, his career faced a major challenge when Guillaume De L'Isle sued him for copyright infringement in 1705, leading to a loss of scientific credibility. Nevertheless, Nolin remained commercially successful, and his son continued the family business by republishing his father's maps and creating new ones from their offices on Rue St. Jacques, Paris. (Inventory #: 326596)
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