Rizzi-Zannoni, Giovanne Antonio. L'Italia... in quarto fogli imperiali con l'aggiunte dei luoghi e strade postali. Venice, 1806 [Italy]

Rizzi-Zannoni, Giovanne Antonio

L'Italia... in quarto fogli imperiali con l'aggiunte dei luoghi e strade postali

Venice: Gio. Valerio Pasquali, 1806

48" x 35 3/4" 

This meticulously detailed map of Italy, created by the esteemed Italian cartographer Giovanni Antonio Rizzi-Zannoni, offers an important representation of Italy during the early 19th century. Published in Venice in 1806, the map reflects the growing emphasis on geographic precision and infrastructure, featuring an extensive network of roads and postal routes that were essential for communication and trade during this transformative period.

Rizzi-Zannoni's work captures Italy's complex political landscape on the cusp of the Napoleonic era, with its many regional divisions and territories. The map delineates key cities, towns, and transport routes, providing both practical utility and a snapshot of Italy’s fragmented yet interconnected geography. The scale and craftsmanship of this work underscore its importance for administrators, travelers, and merchants navigating Italy's evolving infrastructure.

As one of the leading cartographers of his time, Rizzi-Zannoni combined scientific rigor with artistic finesse, producing a map that serves as a valuable document of Italy’s political, cultural, and economic development at the dawn of the 19th century.