887 - M. SEUTTER (1678–1756), Map of the Diocese of Hildesheim, ca. 1735, copper engraving

M. SEUTTER (1678–1756), Map of the Diocese of Hildesheim, ca. 1735, copper engraving Matthäus Seutter (1678, Augsburg – 1756, ibid.): "Episcopatus Hildesiensis cum adjacentibus Provinciis" Topographical map of the territories of the Diocese of Hildesheim, c. 1735, copper engraving Technique: Hand-colored copper engraving on paper Inscription: Lower right, inscribed on the printing plate: “Episcopatus Hildesiensis cum Adjacentibus Provinciis Ac Statibus Mappa Geographica Repraesentatus Studio et Impensis Matthaei Seutteri Geogr. Caes et Chalc.” Date: c. 1735 Description: Shows the Diocese of Hildesheim. Area: Hanover—Brunswick, Wernigerode, Göttingen, Rinteln. Bottom right features numerous figures, angels, putti, animals, and decorative elements surrounding the title cartouche. Keywords: Topography; Geography; Historical source; Aschaffenburg; Freudenberg am Main; Heidelberg; Stockstadt; Bergstrasse, 18th century, Baroque, Maps, Germany, Size: Paper: 53.8 cm x 63.5 cm (21.2 x 25 in), Plate: 48.7 cm x 57.0 cm (19.2 x 22.4 in), Depiction: 48.0 cm x 56.0 cm (18.9 x 22 in) Condition: Good condition. The map, folded vertically down the center, was removed from a binding and still bears adhesive residue on the reverse. The vertical center fold is fragile and slightly torn at the bottom and top margins. Margins are discolored and slightly foxed. The top corners of the sheet are slightly bumped.