Nicolas Sanson Collection
Nicolas Sanson was a renowned French cartographer who lived from 1600 to 1667
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Nicolas Sanson was a renowned French cartographer who lived from 1600 to 1667. His maps were highly regarded for their accuracy and detail, making him one of the most influential mapmakers of his time. One of his notable works is the "Map Le Limbourg ou sont le Duché de Limbourg, " which depicts the region of Limbourg in great detail. Another famous creation is the "Map Aegyptus Antiqua divisa Nomos Nicolas Sanson, " showcasing an ancient division of Egypt into nomes. Sanson's expertise extended beyond Europe, as seen in his map titled "Carte nouvelle du Cremasco la république de Venise. " This map highlights the territories of Crema and Venice with precision. His dedication to copperplate printing can be observed in his work called "Nicolas Sanson 1600-1667 Copperplate print. " This technique allowed for intricate details and fine lines on maps. Sanson also delved into mapping Ottoman territories with his piece named "Estats de l'Empire des Turqs en Europe Nicolas Sanson. " It provides a comprehensive overview of European regions under Turkish rule during that period. Another significant contribution by Sanson is the "Map Le gouvernement général du Dauphiné Nicolas Sanson, " illustrating the general government area of Dauphiné. Additionally, he created maps such as "Les Estats de Savoye Piemont et le Comté de Nice" depicting Savoy, Piedmont, and Nice regions. Sanson's talent extended to Italy as well; he produced maps like "Estats de l'Eglise et de Toscane Nicolas Sanson" portraying territories belonging to the Church and Tuscany. Furthermore, he crafted a detailed representation titled "Carte nouvelle des royaumes de Naples et Sicile.