Geremias Wolff Geographic map of the state of Milan, early 18th century

Geremias Wolff Geographical map of the Duchy of Milan, a beautiful early 18th-century aquatint on a copper plate by G. Bodenehr, published in Augsburg by Jeremias Wolff around 1720. On the left side of the green watercolor scroll, we find the words *Status Mediolanensis* in the principles of its parts, including some Venetian territories, and the Duchies of Mantua, Parma, and Modena. The map is in good condition, framed with a graduated scale; it has a slight yellowing along the central fold and is mounted on cardboard within a modern box frame with boxwood.

The Geremias Wolff map titled “Status Mediolanensis in principales suas partes divisas” is an important early 18th-century illustration depicting the territory of the Duchy of Milan. This work, published in Augsburg by Jeremias Wolff around 1720 and created by G. Bodenehr, is a significant example of cartography from that period.

The copperplate stands out for its artistic quality and detailed geographical layout, dividing various regions under Milanese control and indicating neighboring territories of the Venetian states and the duchies of Mantua, Parma, and Modena. The presence of the green watercolor scroll on the left adds a touch of elegance, making the sheet even more captivating.

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