Art

Nicolas de Fer was the son of Antoine de Fer, a Parisian map and print seller. This map from the Atlas Curieux, shows the environs of Rome. At the time of publication, de Fer was the official cartographer to the French Dauphin, but he later became cartographer to both the French and Spanish kings. Size: 290 x 440 mm. Copperplate engraving with later hand colour. Good condition, some slight toning and creasing.