Cartographic History

An array of historical maps from the 17th century, depicting various regions in Europe, presented in beautifully restored formats.

Atlas, map from 1623, Saintonge is the name of a former province in western France, Xaintonge, digitally restored reproduction from an engraving by Gerhard Mercator, born as Gheert Cremer, March 5, 1512 - December 2, 1594, geographer and cartographer.
Atlas, map from 1623, Saintonge is the name of a former province in western France, Xaintonge, digitally restored reproduction from an engraving by Gerhard Mercator, born as Gheert Cremer, March 5, 1512 - December 2, 1594, geographer and cartographer.