Jollain, Gérard
Gérard Jollain (fl. c. 1660 - May 28, 1683) was a French engraver and publisher based in Paris. His birth and early history are not known; his name first appears in association with his work. Despite the obscurity of his beginnings, he came to found Chez Jollain, a long-lived publisher of engravings in Paris. While his family produced many maps and views, they seem to have been mostly separately issued; we do not see a dedicated Jollain atlas or city book. The firm's work was broad, extending to sheet music. (Jollain produced the first French engraving of music for the harpsichord, for example.) Gerard's son, François, was well regarded for his portrait work, in particular. Chez Jollain persisted into the 18th century: Jacques Jollain, François-Gérard Jollain, and Gérard Jollain the younger would continue as late as 1719. Note that the elder Gerard's address was 'Rue St. Jacques a la ville de Cologne' in Paris. The younger Gerard's address was also Paris, but 'Ruë St. Jacques a l'Enfant Jésus.'
Rare, separately-issued Biblical Jerusalem.
Jerusalem comme elle estoit du temps que Nostre Sauveur Jesus Christ souffrit mort et passion pour nous.
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This is a rare, separately-issued c. 1670 Gerard Jollain the Elder broadsheet map of Biblical Jerusalem, after Christian van Adrichem: an allegorical depiction of Jerusalem during Christ's lifetime. This work was instrumental in codifying elements of Christian veneration of the Holy City, in particular the Stations of the Cross. (more details)