Matthäus Merian
Engraver and cartographer, Topographia Germaniae
Born
September 22nd, 1593
432 years ago
Died
June 19th, 1650
375 years ago — 56 years old
Category
Scientists & Innovators
Country
Germany
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Engraving and cartography activities spanned 17th century Europe. Developed detailed maps and topographical views. Produced the influential series Topographia Germaniae, documenting cities and landscapes in Germany. Contributed significantly to the field of cartography with innovations in illustration techniques and visual representation of geography. Played a major role in the evolution of map-making through artistic rendering.
Created Topographia Germaniae
Produced detailed city maps
Innovated methods in engraving
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