Author Lopez de Vargas Machuca, Tomas (1730-1802)
Date 1787
Short Title 64. Mapa geografico del Reyno de Jaen
Publisher (Tomas Lopez) Calle de Atocha frente a la plazuela del Angel no. 1
Publisher Location Madrid
Type Atlas Map
Obj Height cm 37
Obj Width cm 39
Scale 1 300,000
Note Engraved outline hand colored map with title carthouche. Shows administrative divisions, major cities, towns, villages, landmarks, public buildings, roads, rivers, canals, forests and mountains. Relief shown pictorially and by hachures. Prime meridian is Tenerife. Includes explanation to symbols, descriptive text, and numeric key to convents and monasteries.
Country Spain
Full Title Mapa geografico del Reyno de Jaen, dividido en los Partidos de Jaen, Baeza, Ubeda, Andujar, Martos y las poblaciones de Sierra Morena … Por Don Tomas Lopez, Geografo de los dominios de S.M. … Madrid ano de 1787. (to accompany) Atlas geografico de Espana … por Don Tomas Lopez … Tomo Primero. Ano 1810.
List No 11510.089
Page No 64
Series No 89
Publication Author Lopez de Vargas Machuca, Tomas (1730-1802)
Pub Date 1810
Pub Title Atlas geografico de Espana : que comprende el mapa general de la peninsula, todos los particulares de nuestras provincias, y el del reyno de Portugal. por Don Tomas Lopez, geo?grafo que fue de los dominios de S.M. e individuo de varias academias y sociedades. Tomo Primero. Ano 1810. Se hallara en Madrid, Calle de Atocha frente a la plazuela del Angel no. 1, y a la casa de los Gremios no. 3.
Pub Note Second edition of the geographic atlas of Spain, published in 1810, with half title page, 4 pages of index, contents and text. Comprising 38 maps on 98 sheets, Madrid (sheet 99) added later by owner, along with three other maps later removed. Some maps on multiple sheets. Maps dated 1765 – 1802. Contains the general map of the peninsula, all the provinces, and the kingdom of Portugal By Don Tomas Lopez. Maps are engraved outline hand colored, with decorative title cartouche, text and tables, showing administrative divisions, major cities, towns, villages, landmarks, public buildings, roads, rivers, canals and mountains. Bound in half leather marbled paper covers with title ” Atlas geografico de Espana I” on spine in gilt. Relief shown pictorially. Don Tomas Lopez (1730-1802) a Spanish cartographer, began his studies at the Imperial College of the Spanish capital. In 1752 he went to continue his training in Paris to learn cartography with the great French mapmaker Jean Baptiste Bourguignon d’Anville (1697-1782). In Paris he was accompanied by, among others, Juan de la Cruz Cano y Olmedilla, Manuel Salvador Carmona and Alonso Cruzado. In 1804, Lopez published his “Atlas Geographic of Spain”, the first atlas of Spain that produced by a Spaniard. The children of Lopez reposted this work in a new edition in 1810 and again in 1830.
Pub List No 11510.000
Pub Type Regional Atlas
Pub Maps 38
Pub Height cm 45
Pub Width cm 59
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Authors Lopez de Vargas Machuca, Tomas (1730-1802)
AI-Generated Summary The work titled “Mapa geografico del Reyno de Jaen, dividido en los Partidos de Jaen, Baeza, Ubeda, Andujar, Martos y las poblaciones de Sierra Morena” was created by Tomas Lopez de Vargas Machuca in 1787. It is an engraved, hand-colored map, measuring 39 cm in width and 37 cm in height, and is a part of the “Atlas geografico de Espana,” published in its second edition in 1810.
Composition and Medium:
This map is an engraved outline, hand-colored with a decorative title cartouche. It uses pictorial relief and hachures to depict the terrain, showcasing the geographical features of the region. The map is framed with decorative elements that enhance its aesthetic appeal.
Style and Subject Matter:
The map displays a classic 18th-century cartographic style, notable for its detailed and meticulous depiction of geographical features. The primary subject matter is the Reyno de Jaen, divided into several administrative divisions or “partidos,” namely Jaen, Baeza, Ubeda, Andujar, and Martos, along with the populations of Sierra Morena.
Significant Features:
- Administrative Divisions: The map outlines the administrative divisions with precision, marked by boundaries that are hand-colored to distinguish between them.
- Geographical Features: It includes major cities, towns, villages, roads, rivers, canals, forests, and mountains. The relief is shown pictorially, which was a common technique used in maps of this period to convey the topography.
– Landmarks and Inscriptions: The map provides explanations for symbols used, descriptive text, and a numeric key to convents and monasteries. This information is crucial for understanding the historical and cultural context of the region at the time.
Cultural and Historical Context:
During the 18th century, Spain underwent significant political and territorial changes, and maps like this were essential for navigation, administration, and territorial management. Tomas Lopez, a prominent Spanish cartographer trained in Paris under Jean Baptiste Bourguignon d’Anville, was instrumental in creating detailed maps of Spain. This work is a testament to his expertise and the demand for accurate cartographic representations during a period of transformation and exploration in Europe.
Additional Context:
The map is part of a larger atlas, “Atlas geografico de Espana,” which contains 38 maps on 98 sheets, published by Lopez’s children in 1810, after his death. This atlas was significant as it was the first of its kind produced by a Spaniard, marking a milestone in Spanish cartography.
Publication Details: - Publisher: Tomas Lopez, Calle de Atocha frente a la plazuela del Angel no. 1
- Scale: Approximately 1:300,000
- Prime Meridian: Tenerife
- Pub List No: 11510.000
- List No: 11510.089
This map is an essential resource for understanding the geographical, administrative, and cultural landscape of 18th-century Spain, specifically the region of Jaen. The detailed representation of the area’s topography and settlements provides valuable insights into the historical context and cartographic practices of the time.
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