"Dioecese de l'Evesche d'Orleans", Sanson/Mariette
Subject: Central France
Period: 1653 (dated)
Publication: Cartes Particulieres de la France
Color: Hand Color
Size:
20.8 x 16.6 inches
52.8 x 42.2 cm
This lovely map is centered approximately on the city of Orleans, extending west to Blois and east to Nemours and Cosne-Cours-sur-Loire. The map shows the Loire River, hundreds of tiny towns, and the Briare Canal, one of the oldest canals in France. Adorned with a decorative title cartouche featuring bunches of grapes. Engraved by J. Somer.
References: Pastoureau, SANSON VI [48].
Condition: A
A nice impression with contemporary outline color and later wash color, on a sheet with a large coat of arms watermark. There is minor soiling and light toning along the edges of the sheet.
