Italy - Rome; Innocenzo Mattei / Giovanni Giacomo de Rossi - Tavola esatta dell' antico latio e Nova Campagna di Roma. - 1661-1680

The map titled "Tavola esatta dell'antico latio e Nova Campagna di Roma" by Innocenzo Mattei and Giovanni Giacomo de Rossi illustrates the ancient Latium region and the new countryside around Rome. Latium was the heartland of the early Roman civilization, encompassing the city of Rome and its surrounding territories. Historical maps like this one from the late 17th century are invaluable for understanding the geographical and political contexts of the Roman era as well as the changes in landscape use over time. The map reflects the cartographic style of the period, characterized by detailed topography, artistic embellishments, and informative legends. Giovanni Giacomo de Rossi was a prominent Italian publisher and mapmaker, whose works contributed significantly to the dissemination of geographical knowledge during the Baroque period. This map is important for historians, geographers, and enthusiasts of Roman history and Italian cartography.