A mid-18th century map of Europe showing the spread of religions

HAAS, Johann Matthias.

Europa Secundum legitimas Projectionis Stereographicae regulas et juxta recentissimas observationes aeque ac relationes...
Nuremberg: Homann Heirs, 1743. Original colour. 500 x 570mm, with colour key labels pasted on.

A detailed map of Europe, coloured to show the dominant religion rather than state boundaries. The large title cartouche features the Holy Roman Emperor receiving tribute from cherubs repreenting the other continents.


Stock ID : 23322