France
16th century
About this artwork
An early modern engraved map of France featuring a decorative cartouche and regional divisions. It displays topographical features like mountains and coastlines characteristic of 16th-century cartography.
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Jean Jolivet was a prominent French cartographer of the 16th century who was commissioned by King Henry II to map the country. His work represents a transition in geography from idealized sketches to more precise, systematic surveys that helped consolidate the French state's territorial identity during the Renaissance.
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France
Jean Jolivet, 16th century
