Vienna, Austria: A Large 17th Century Hand-colored Map by Sanson and Jaillot
This large 17th century hand-colored map of Vienna, Austria and the surrounding countryside and villages entitled "Plan de la Ville de Vienne en Austriche et ses Environs Par le. Sr. Sanson" was originally created by Nicholas Sanson d'Abbeville and published by Hubert Jaillot in "Atlas Nouveau" in Paris in 1695. It depicts Vienna, Austria and the towns and villages in its vicinity.
Creator: Nicholas Sanson d'Abbeville
Creation Year: 1695
Dimensions: Height: 24.88 in (63.2 cm) Width: 38 in (96.52 cm)
Medium: Engraving
Condition: See description below.
Reference #: 4763
This large 17th century hand-colored map of Vienna, Austria and the surrounding countryside and villages entitled "Plan de la Ville de Vienne en Austriche et ses Environs Par le. Sr. Sanson" was originally created by Nicholas Sanson d'Abbeville and published by Hubert Jaillot in "Atlas Nouveau" in Paris in 1695. It depicts Vienna, Austria and the towns and villages in its vicinity.
Creator: Nicholas Sanson d'Abbeville
Creation Year: 1695
Dimensions: Height: 24.88 in (63.2 cm) Width: 38 in (96.52 cm)
Medium: Engraving
Condition: See description below.
Reference #: 4763
This large 17th century hand-colored map of Vienna, Austria and the surrounding countryside and villages entitled "Plan de la Ville de Vienne en Austriche et ses Environs Par le. Sr. Sanson" was originally created by Nicholas Sanson d'Abbeville and published by Hubert Jaillot in "Atlas Nouveau" in Paris in 1695. It depicts Vienna, Austria and the towns and villages in its vicinity.
Creator: Nicholas Sanson d'Abbeville
Creation Year: 1695
Dimensions: Height: 24.88 in (63.2 cm) Width: 38 in (96.52 cm)
Medium: Engraving
Condition: See description below.
Reference #: 4763
The map consists of two sheets joined as one along a vertical joint. The map has original hand-coloring. It is printed on antique hand-made laid, chain-linked paper with wide margins. The sheet measures 24.88" high and 38" wide. There is a central vertical joint, as issued. There is mild text and color offset from the opposite side as a result of the map having been folded in the atlas for hundreds of years. The map is otherwise in very good condition.
Nicholas Sanson d'Abbeville (1600-1667) was one of the greatest French cartographather of French cartography. Sanson opened his first printing business in Paris in 1638. The king recognized his skill and knowledge and made him the official geographer to the court. He eventually served two kings in this capacity. Sanson was succeeded by his sons, including Guillaume Sanson (1633-1703), and son-in-law in the business and as geographers to the king. Sanson's plates were eventually purchased by the prominent Parisian cartographer Alexis Hubert Jaillot (1632-1712), who continued to publish his maps and atlases with a dual Sanson and Jaillot attribution. Jaillot went on to serve King Louis XIV.