Valentine: Map of the Kingdom of Love (Das Reich der Liebe) by Breitkopf & Härtel

Valentine: Map of the Kingdom of Love (Das Reich der Liebe) 1777

drawing, print

drawing

aged paper

toned paper

parchment

print

old engraving style

tea stained

personal sketchbook

sketchbook drawing

storyboard and sketchbook work

sketchbook art

watercolor

This 1777 satirical map, "Valentine: Map of the Kingdom of Love," by Breitkopf & Härtel, presents a whimsical exploration of the emotional landscape. Divided into regions, it features landmarks like "Land of the Weeping Love" and "Land of the Haughty Pride." This artistic approach uses humor and exaggeration to depict the complexities of human emotions. The map is a visual representation of love's different stages, with the journey culminating in the "Kingdom of Love." This intricate design makes it a popular collectible for art and map enthusiasts.