Parte occidentale della China divisa nelle sue provincie
dal P.M. Coronelli M.C
MAP
M.V. Coronelli,
1695
2 sheets in 1 map : hand col. ; 62 x 89 cm
Abstract
Coronelli's two-sheet map of China was derived from the surveys of Martino Martini. Divided into provinces, it also includes Taiwan and part of Hainan. Note the richly embellished title cartouches surrounded by scientific instruments, with a dedication to the famous Jesuit, Father Antonio Baldigiani.
One comment on “Parte occidentale della China divisa nelle sue provincie”
The map depicts the eastern part of China with Korea -correctly- as a peninsula. Formosa is included as well. Japan is partly visible i.e. the area of Yamaguchi, strait Kammon and Fukuoka which is spelled as Fakata. At top left the sign of The Society of Jesus, underneath and at bottom on top of the cartouche navigational instruments are depicted.
The remarkable Vincenzo Coronelli (1650-1718), encyclopaedist, geographer, inventor and Doctor of Theology, was citizen of the Republic of Venice. He was also one of the most prominent mapmakers and publishers in Europe of his day.
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The map depicts the eastern part of China with Korea -correctly- as a peninsula. Formosa is included as well. Japan is partly visible i.e. the area of Yamaguchi, strait Kammon and Fukuoka which is spelled as Fakata. At top left the sign of The Society of Jesus, underneath and at bottom on top of the cartouche navigational instruments are depicted.
The remarkable Vincenzo Coronelli (1650-1718), encyclopaedist, geographer, inventor and Doctor of Theology, was citizen of the Republic of Venice. He was also one of the most prominent mapmakers and publishers in Europe of his day.
from: http://www.swaen.com/item.php?id=19371