Dalmatia, Nolino (N-16)

Details and context of the original map

Brief description of the map:

We present to you a map of Dalmatia and neighboring territories, including Bosnia, from 1690. The map is the work of Vincenzo Mario Coronelli, one of the most important cartographers of the 17th century, with additions by JB Nolino, printed in Paris.

Year of original:

1690

Original author:

Vincenzo Maria Coronelli (1650–1718), Italian cartographer and Franciscan, known for extremely detailed globes and atlases, with contributions from JB Nolino.

Place of issue:

Paris, France

Technique:

Copper engraving, a technique that enables high precision and detail in the representation of geographical elements.

Content:

The map shows the area of ​​Dalmatia in detail, including coastal towns, islands, rivers and mountains. Special attention is paid to the display of fortifications, the map shows the areas of Dalmatia, Istria, the Adriatic Sea, and parts of Bosnia, Serbia and Albania. Territorial borders, coastal lines, maritime routes, important settlements and fortifications are emphasized. Venetian Dalmatia, which was then under the administration of the Republic of Venice, is particularly prominent. trade routes and natural features that were important for shipping and trade of that time.

Historical context:

This map was created at a time when the Republic of Venice and the Ottoman Empire were fighting for supremacy over the Adriatic Sea and the surrounding territories. Dalmatia, as part of the Venetian Republic, had a key strategic role due to its coast and maritime routes. The map also reflects the geopolitical circumstances of the time, including Venetian-Ottoman borders and military-commercial interests.

Importance and value:

Coronelli’s maps are valued for their accuracy and artistic value. This map serves as a valuable historical document and reminder of the complex political relations on the Adriatic during the 17th century. Today, such maps are used for educational purposes and as decorative elements that revive the spirit of past times.