Johann Baptist Homann (1664-1724) was a renowned German cartographer who founded the famous Homann Heirs publishing company. His work significantly influenced the field of cartography in the 18th century. Although Homann himself passed away before 1753, his publishing house, Homann Heirs, continued his legacy of producing detailed and decorative maps.
The work titled "Schematismus geographiae mathematicae, id est repraesentatio," roughly translating to "A Geometric Scheme, that is, a Representation," from 1753, is an example of the continued output of his company. This title suggests a focus on the mathematical aspects of geography, typical of the Enlightenment period, where there was a strong emphasis on accuracy and scientific rigor in map-making. It contains illustrations emphasizing the mathematical underpinnings of geography that demonstrate the scientific approach to cartography during this era.
