A hand colored map of Visbia Gothorum, Sweden
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A hand colored map of Visbia Gothorum - (Visby, Gotland) Sweden
A 19th century hand colored engraved reproduction from the original Georg Braun 1541-1622 and Franz Hogenberg, 1539-1590 Civitates orbis terrarum: 'The Towns of the World', 1572-1618. the Civitates orbis terrarum, a magnificent collection of town map engravings, produced between 1572 and 1617. Featuring plans, bird's-eye views, and maps for all major cities in Europe, plus important urban centers in Asia, Africa, and Latin American, this masterwork in urban mapping gives us a comprehensive view of city life at the turn of the 17th century. It was edited and annotated by theologian and publisher Georg Braun and largely engraved by Franz Hogenberg, but also involved over a hundred different artists and cartographers who contributed not only town views, but additional elements, such as figures in local dress, courtroom scenes, and topographical details to help convey the situation, commercial power, and political influence of each city.
19 1/2 x 14 1/2in (49 x 36cm)
A 19th century hand colored engraved reproduction from the original Georg Braun 1541-1622 and Franz Hogenberg, 1539-1590 Civitates orbis terrarum: 'The Towns of the World', 1572-1618. the Civitates orbis terrarum, a magnificent collection of town map engravings, produced between 1572 and 1617. Featuring plans, bird's-eye views, and maps for all major cities in Europe, plus important urban centers in Asia, Africa, and Latin American, this masterwork in urban mapping gives us a comprehensive view of city life at the turn of the 17th century. It was edited and annotated by theologian and publisher Georg Braun and largely engraved by Franz Hogenberg, but also involved over a hundred different artists and cartographers who contributed not only town views, but additional elements, such as figures in local dress, courtroom scenes, and topographical details to help convey the situation, commercial power, and political influence of each city.
19 1/2 x 14 1/2in (49 x 36cm)
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Considerable toning overall, center crease present. Framed. 21 x 16in. (53 x 41cm)
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A hand colored map of Visbia Gothorum, Sweden
Estimate $300 - $500
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