? Charming 17th century copper engraved print has a near folk-art feel, a style unique to this historical era. Utterly unlike anything produced today and of modern aesthetic appeal for this reason. This is an original antique map published in 1685 and NOT a modern copy or reprint! Striking and highly decorative unusual copper engraving comes from the first edition of Alain Manesson Mallet's monumental "Description de l'Univers", published in Paris in 1685, perhaps the greatest work of its kind in the 17th Century. An unusual copper engraved antique print depicting the Grand or King of Madagascar and child with spears with natives, several figures, zebu cattle and animals in the background. Cartographic Reference(s): Tooley's Dictionary of Mapmakers Engraver: ​ Alain Manesson Mallet (1630-1706) Technique: copper engraving Title: Grand De Madagascar ? Date: 1685 ( undated ) ? The overall size of this print with margins approx 13.8 x 21.1 cm (6" x 4") and suitable for framing. The reverse side - clear ? 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 major publications were Description de L'Univers (1683) in 5 volumes, and Les Travaux de Mars ou l'Art de la Guerre (1684) in 3 volumes. ?? His Description 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 harbour scenes and rural landscapes that he included beneath his description of astronomical concepts and diagrams. Mallet himself drew most of the figures that were engraved for this book. ? Very strong and dark impression on good paper. Paper with chains. Plate uncolored. Mostly clean and well preserved example, the image displays a fine patina. Due to the age of this map some imperfections to be expected! The paper is in very good condition and looks stunning. Please look at the photos carefully, including cropped detail photos, which will show you more than you can see with your eyes alone. ? Your purchase is this original plate; I do not deal in modern reprints, reproductions or copies. ? All prints of this age should be protected from exposure to direct sunlight. ----------------------- Але́н Манессо́н-Малле́, (фр. Allain Manesson-Mallet[4]; также Allain Manesson de Mallet[5]; 1630-1706) - французский военный инженер, геометр, географ, картограф и преподаватель математики, служивший при королевских дворах Португалии (1663-1668)[6] и Франции (с 1668)[7]. Автор трудов, бывших популярными также в силу многочисленных иллюстраций: «Книга Марсова или воинских дел» (однотомник, Париж, 1671[8]; трёхтомник в 1684[9]). Издана в России в июле 1713 года (СПб., перевод со 2-го издания книги «Les travaux de Mars ou I’Art de la guerre divisй en 3 parties». Paris, 1684-1685. Переводчик - Иван Зотов. Переведен первый том, книги первая и вторая[10]); известна в России как «Книга Марсова» А.-М. Малэ[11] или А.М. Малле[12]. «Описание Вселенной, содержащей разные схемы мира» (пятитомник, 1683)[13]. «Практическая геометрия» (4 тома, 1702)[14]. из атласа "Description de l'Univers". Автор Ален Малле (Alain Mallet). Гравюра на меди. Отпечатано в 1685 году. MADAGASCAR Engraving Antique Print Allain Mallet 1719 GRANDE or KING & NATIVES 00.03.24 21 x 13.5 Редкость, подлинная антикварная гравюра 1719 года печати Возраст боколо 300 лет. Эта гравюра немецкого издания Алена Манессона Малле 1719 года печати Аллен Маннесон Малле (Allain Manesson Mallet, 1630-1706) - французский картограф и инженер. Служил в португальской армии, затем во французской при Людовике XIV. Позднее стал учителем при французском дворе. Создал фундаментальный труд “Description de L’Univers” (Paris 1684), эта работа была переведена на немецкий язык, как “Beschreibung des gantzen Welt-Kreises” (Frankfurt 1684-1685). Книга содержала разнообразную информацию, в том числе звездные карты, карты древнего и современного мира, включая Европу, Америку и Азию, а также обзор обычаев и религии многих стран. Размер листа гравюры: ~ 20,6 х 17 см. Отличное коллекционное состояние, чистая обратная сторона, тонкая бумага "верже". AW7414 1500 руб