Paolo Forlani (1525–1581) was an Italian mapmaker primarily active between 1560 and 1571. Born in Venice around 1525, Forlani became one of the most prominent mapmakers of the 16th century. He is particularly noted for his skill in engraving and publishing maps, many of which were produced for inclusion in composite atlases. He collaborated closely with other mapmakers of the time, including Giacomo Gastaldi and Antonio Lafreri, whose works formed the basis of the Lafreri School of Cartography.
During his lifetime and today, Forlani was held in high regard for the quality and detail of his maps, and he played a crucial role in cementing the paradigms of Renaissance cartography.
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Totius Galliae Exactissima Descriptio.
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