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Stock# 110016

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Matthaus Seutter

Title

Electoratus sive Marchia Brandenburgensis juxta novissimam Delineationem in mappa Geographica..

Publication Place / Date

Augsburg / 1740 circa

Image Dimensions

21.8 x 19.2 inches

Color

Hand Colored

Condition

Stock# 110016

$225.00

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Description

The map is an early 18th-century depiction of the Electorate or Marquisat of Brandenburg, an important territorial entity within the Holy Roman Empire. Produced by Matthäus Seutter, a prominent German cartographer and engraver based in Augsburg, the map reflects the geographical, political, and administrative divisions of Brandenburg during a period of significant territorial consolidation and influence under the Hohenzollern dynasty.

The map is richly colored, with distinct regional boundaries highlighted in shades of pink, green, and yellow. These delineations represent the divisions within Brandenburg and neighboring territories, emphasizing their political organization. Major towns and cities, such as Magdeburg, Brandenburg, and Wittenberg, are clearly marked, along with significant rivers like the Elbe and Havel, providing insight into the topographical and logistical layout of the region.

In the lower left corner, the cartouche is an elaborate Baroque design, featuring allegorical figures, including personifications of authority, agriculture, and hunting. The heraldic shield of the Hohenzollerns is prominently displayed, crowned by a black eagle, the emblem of Brandenburg. Surrounding the shield are symbols reflecting the economic and military strength of the Electorate, such as hunting dogs and pastoral imagery, signifying prosperity and territorial control.

The map was produced during a transformative period for Brandenburg, as the region emerged as a central power in the Holy Roman Empire. Under the leadership of Frederick William, the "Great Elector," and his successors, Brandenburg developed a strong centralized government and expanded its influence through diplomacy and military strength.

Condition Description

Minor dampstaining, mostly in the blank margins.

Matthaus Seutter Biography

Matthäus Seutter (1678-1757) was a prominent German mapmaker in the mid-eighteenth century. Initially apprenticed to a brewer, he trained as an engraver under Johann Baptist Homann in Nuremburg before setting up shop in his native Augsburg. In 1727 he was granted the title Imperial Geographer. His most famous work is Atlas Novus Sive Tabulae Geographicae, published in two volumes ca. 1730, although the majority of his maps are based on earlier work by other cartographers like the Homanns, Delisles, and de Fer.

Alternative spellings: Matthias Seutter, Mathaus Seutter, Matthaeus Seutter, Mattheus Seutter