Asia Vetus - Sanson, 1650 This chart is highly prized

This chart is highly prized by collectors of Singaporeana for its unique labeling of the island

The steel engravings remain sharp and clear

with figures on horseback and pedestrians along the dusty path in the foreground

modern style

Baroque Aesthetic: Despite its scientific leanings

Asia Vetus - Sanson, 1650 This chart is highly prizedAsia Vetus (Ancient Asia) Drawn by: Nicolas Sanson (the Elder) Published in: Paris by Pierre Mariette Year: 1650 (dated) From: Cartes Gnrales de toutes les parties du Monde Condition: Copperplate engraving with hand coloring A Vision of Ancient Civilization Through a 17th Century Lens This striking 1650 engraving by Nicolas Sanson, often hailed as the "father of French cartography," represents a fascinating intersection of modern geographic knowledge