Asia Vetus - Sanson, 1650 This chart is highly prized

This chart is highly prized by collectors of Singaporeana for its unique labeling of the island

London & New York

with figures on horseback and pedestrians along the dusty path in the foreground

Mountains & c

Baroque Aesthetic: Despite its scientific leanings

Asia Vetus - Sanson, 1650 This chart is highly prizedAsia Vetus (Ancient Asia) Drawn by: Nicolas Sanson (the Elder) Published in: Paris by Pierre Mariette Year: 1650 (dated) From: Cartes Gnrales de toutes les parties du Monde Condition: Copperplate engraving with hand coloring A Vision of Ancient Civilization Through a 17th Century Lens This striking 1650 engraving by Nicolas Sanson, often hailed as the "father of French cartography," represents a fascinating intersection of modern geographic knowledge