Ancient map of Europe, 1660

Ancient map of Europe, 1660"Tabula Geographica Locorum ubi habita sunt concilia tam Generalia quam Provincialia, Synodi, andc., 1660, 1660, Pierre Du Val" it was created by Pierre Du Val in 1660. The title suggests that this map depicts the locations where various types of ecclesiastical councils and synods, both general and provincial, were held. Pierre Du Val (1619 1683) was a French cartographer and geographer known for his maps and atlases produced during the 17th century.

from 1960 was created to promote tourism in the region

the serpentine Nile River emerges as the lengthiest

and this is evident in this work

which often depicted scenes of local interest

or the New World

and "Bacchanal and a Black Bull" is a perfect example of his style

slender stems and delicate purple petals

known for its impressive scale and meticulous detailing

including "India quae Orientalis dicitur et Insulae Adiacentes

looking out into a garden

and it marked a major advancement in the representation of geography

including those carried out by the Admiralty