Title Page for the first volume of Chatelain’s Atlas Historique

[Title-page] Atlas Historique

The classical muses on this title page represent Chronology, History, Navigation and Geography. Atlas braces himself against a crumbling pyramid, supporting the heavens, while the title of the atlas is suspended on a banner, borne by the winged angel of fame.

It was engraved for the first volume of Chatelain’s historical atlas.

Condition & Materials 

Copper engraved title-page, 40 x 24.5 cm, black and white as issued, blank verso.

References 

Shirley, Courtiers & Cannibals, 75.