Antique Map of Moravia, Czechia, Znojmo and Jihlava – Von Reilly Nro 115
Mapmaker: Franz Joseph Johann von Reilly
Der Markgrafschaft Mähren Kreise Znaim und Iglau No. 115
(German for: The Margraviate of Moravia – Districts of Znojmo and Jihlava No. 115)
This map highlights the southwestern portion of the Margraviate of Moravia, focused on the Kreise (districts) of Znaim (Znojmo) and Iglau (Jihlava), which border Austria to the south and Bohemia to the west. Major towns such as Znaim, Iglau, Trebitsch (Třebíč), and Nikolsburg (Mikulov) are clearly marked, and the map shows a well-populated and agriculturally significant region with a dense network of roads and villages. The terrain is mostly rolling and forested in parts, especially near the Bohemian border, reflecting the region’s transitional landscape between uplands and the southern wine-growing lowlands. A striking cartouche in the upper right corner depicts a seated male figure in a classical pose with rustic elements and flora around him, symbolizing the pastoral and fertile nature of the Moravian countryside. The figure’s contemplative expression, the sickle he holds in his hand and natural setting underscore the agricultural richness traditionally associated with southern Moravia.
Czechia – Czech Republic:
Znaim (Znojmo), Iglau (Jihlava), Nikolsburg (Mikulov), Trebitsch (Třebíč), Zlabings (Slavonice), Saar (Žďár nad Sázavou), Namiescht (Náměšť nad Oslavou), Jamnitz (Jemnice), Teltsch (Telč), Neubistritz (Nová Bystřice), Budischow (Budišov), Mährisch Budwitz (Moravské Budějovice), Mährisch Kromau (Moravský Krumlov), Raitz (Rajhrad), Mährisch Trubau (Moravská Třebová), Trebitschitz (Třebětice), Frain (Vranov nad Dyjí), Auspitz (Hustopeče), Znaym (Znojmo), Jarmeritz (Jaroměřice nad Rokytnou), Pöltenberg (Plaveč), Drosendorf (Drösing), Jemnica, Groß Meseritsch (Velké Meziříčí), Moschtian (Mohelno), Klentnitz (Klentnice)
Publisher: Reilly, Vienna
Dimensions: Most maps from this work measure 35 x 27.5 cm
In the late 18th Century, cartographer Franz Johann Joseph von Reilly embarked on a project to publish a multi-volume atlas of the entire world entitled Schauplatz der fünf Theile der Welt (published in several editions between zwischen 1789 und 1806). Over 800 maps of Europe were created, however the Napoleonic Wars proved to be an obstacle to completing the third part of the atlas, which was to have been dedicated to the other regions of the world. Von Reilly’s maps were sought after for their accuracy and detail.
In addition to being a mapmaker, Joseph von Reilly was was also an art dealer, author and publisher. He was born in 1766, the son of court master John Reilly, and died in 1820 in Vienna. His other major work was: Grosser Deutscher Atlas
These maps have a distinctive format, somewhat smaller than most maps of the period. Most measure 35 x 27.5 cm.
