Seutter, Matthäus. Asia cum omnibus Imperiis Provinciis Statibus et insulis... Augsburg, 1697 texas31623 Mongin elevates their status from

Mongin elevates their status from mere staffage to the hidden protagonists of the painting

Under cover of snow

16 ¼ x 21 inches

it was somewhat outdated on its publication

Hanau in the east

Seutter, Matthäus. Asia cum omnibus Imperiis Provinciis Statibus et insulis... Augsburg, 1697 texas31623 Mongin elevates their status fromMatthus Seutter (German, 1678 1757) Asia cum omnibus Imperiis Provinciis Statibus et insulis Augsburg, 1697 Engraved map with original hand color 21 1 4 x 25 inches This impressive map of Asia by Matthus Seutter reflects Europe's growing geographic knowledge and imperial ambitions during the late 17th century. Covering the vast continent from the Middle East to the islands of Southeast Asia and Japan, the map highlights major political divisions,