Asia Vetus - Sanson, 1650 modern style

modern style

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

this was designed by the Oxford scholar Edward Wells for the education of Prince William

Scientific Annotations: The chart identifies the "Snow Line" for various regions and includes specific landmarks

Asia Vetus - Sanson, 1650 modern styleAsia 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