[Nouvelle Europe]- By Henri Abraham Chatelain

• Creator: Henri Abraham Chatelain
• Medium: Copper Engraving
• Publish Details:  Amsterdam: Henri Abraham Chatelain, 1720. 
• Measurements: 21 3/4 x 24 in. (sheet), 27 1/2 x 30 in. (mat)
• Conditions: Excellent Condition, centerfold as issued
  

A highly decorative and historically engaging map of Europe identifying the locations and dates of the General (Ecumenical) and Local (Particular) Councils of the Roman Catholic Church. Beyond its geographical interest, the map offers a fascinating visual record of the spread and development of Catholicism across Europe.

This impressive engraving appeared in Henri Abraham Chatelain's celebrated Atlas Historique, ou Nouvelle Introduction à l’Histoire, à la Chronologie et à la Géographie Ancienne et Moderne, first published in Amsterdam in 1720. Chatelain's monumental atlas is renowned for its elegant engraving, scholarly content, and decorative appeal, making its maps highly sought after by collectors today. Combining religious history, fine cartography, and attractive design, this map is an excellent acquisition for collectors of antique maps, ecclesiastical material, or works from the golden age of Dutch publishing.