Antique Map of India and the Gulf of Bengal by Mallet, 1686

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Antique map titled ?partie orientale de la terre ferme de l'inde moderne. Small map of india and the gulf of … Read more Antique map titled ?partie orientale de la terre ferme de l'inde moderne. Small map of india and the gulf of bengal. This map originates from a german edition of ' de l' univers'. Artists and engravers: alain manesson mallet (1630-1706) was a french cartographer and engineer. He started his career as a soldier in the army of louis xiv, became a sergeant-major in the artillery and an inspector of fortifications. He also served under the king of portugal, before returning to france, and his appointment to the court of louis xiv. His military engineering and mathematical background led to his position teaching mathematics at court. His ' de l'universe' contains a wide variety of information, including star maps, maps of the ancient and modern world, and a synopsis of the customs, religion and government of the many nations included in his text. It has been suggested that his background as a teacher led to his being concerned with entertaining his readers. This concern manifested itself in the charming harbor scenes and rural landscapes that he included beneath his of astronomical concepts and diagrams. Mallet himself drew most of the figures that were engraved for this book. Artist: alain manesson mallet (1630?1706) was a french cartographer and engineer. He started his career as a soldier in the army of louis xiv, became a sergeant-major in the artillery and an inspector of fortifications. He also served under the king of portugal, before returning to france, and his appointment to the court of louis xiv. His military engineering and mathematical background led to his position teaching mathematics at court. His ' de l'universe' contains a wide variety of information, including star maps, maps of the ancient and modern world, and a synopsis of the customs, religion and government of the many nations included in his text. It has been suggested that his background as a teacher led to his being concerned with entertaining his readers. This concern manifested itself in the charming harbor scenes and rural landscapes that he included beneath his of astronomical concepts and diagrams. Mallet himself drew most of the figures that were engraved for this book. Condition: very good, general age-related toning. Blank verso, please study image carefully. Date: c.1686 overall size: 14 x 18.5 cm. Image size: 0.001 x 10 x 14 cm. See less