Nova Totius Germania descriptio
Reference: | s34952 |
Author | Henrick SCHERER |
Year: | 1702 ca. |
Zone: | Germany |
Printed: | Munich |
Measures: | 365 x 238 mm |
Reference: | s34952 |
Author | Henrick SCHERER |
Year: | 1702 ca. |
Zone: | Germany |
Printed: | Munich |
Measures: | 365 x 238 mm |
Description
Decorative map by Heinrich Scherer for his Atlas Novus exhibens orbem terraguem per naturae opera, historiae navae acveterus monumenta, artistique geographicae leges et praecepta...published in eight volumes from 1702-1710 in Munich. Scherer, a devout Jesuit, produced this geographical compendium to depict the Catholic hierarchy and the spread of Jesuit missions throughout the world.
Copper engraving, in very good condition.
Henrick SCHERER (Dilingen 1628 - Monaco 1704)
Heinrich Scherer was a devout Jesuit, and professor of mathematics at Munich. His 'Atlas Novus' contained maps of all other parts which showed the spread of Catholicism and Jesuit missions.
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Henrick SCHERER (Dilingen 1628 - Monaco 1704)
Heinrich Scherer was a devout Jesuit, and professor of mathematics at Munich. His 'Atlas Novus' contained maps of all other parts which showed the spread of Catholicism and Jesuit missions.
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