Dalmatia, Istria, Bosnia, Serbia, Croatia, Slavonia (N-18)

Details and context of the original map

Brief description of the map:

We present the map from 1684, which depicts the areas of Dalmatia, Istria, Bosnia, Serbia, Croatia, and Slavonia. This work was created by Giovanni Giacomo de Rossi, a prominent Italian publisher and engraver of the 17th century, based on the cartographic data of Giacomo Cantelli da Vignola.

Year of original:

1684

Original author:

Giacomo Cantelli da Vignola (1643–1695), Italian cartographer known for his detailed maps of European regions.

Place of issue:

Rome, Italy

Technique:

Copper engraving, a technique that enables a precise and detailed representation of geographical elements.

Content:

The map covers the areas of Dalmatia, Istria, Bosnia, Serbia, Croatia, and Slavonia, depicting coastlines, rivers, mountains, cities, and fortresses. Special attention is given to the depiction of political boundaries and important trade routes of the time.

Historical context:

By the late 17th century, the Balkan region was a battlefield between the Ottoman Empire and European powers, including the Habsburg Monarchy and the Republic of Venice. This map offers insight into the geopolitical situation of the period, depicting territorial divisions and strategically important locations.

Importance and value:

This map represents an important historical document that reflects the understanding of geography and political relations in the Balkans in the 17th century. Cantelli’s maps are valued for their precision and aesthetic value, and the originals are now rare and highly prized by collectors and historians. Replicas of such maps serve as valuable educational materials and decorative elements that evoke the historical spirit of the period.