Antique Map-NAMUR-NAMEN-BELGIUM-Merian-1630

Beschreibung

Map: 'Namurcum Comitatus.' (Namur Province.) This map shows the province of Namur in Belgium. Cartouche with coat of arms, scale and compass. Original copper engraving on a vellin type paper. Description: This map originates from: 'Theatrum Europaeum.', by Matthaus Merian, ca. 1630.Artists and Engravers: Matthäus Merian the Elder was born September 22nd, 1593 in Basel. He studied drawing and copper engraving from the engraver Friedrich Meyer in Zurich. 1619 he went to Frankfurt where he worked for the publisher Johann Theodor de Bry, whose daughter he married. He took over and completed the editions of "Grand Voyages" and "Petit Voyages" which de Bry started in 1590. Together with Martin Zeiller he produced the popular series of "Topographia" with total 21 volumes. The work was continued by his sons Matthäus the Younger and Caspar. Merian died June 19th, 1650 in Bad Schwalbach. Condition: Excellent. General age related toning and occasional light staining from handling as visible on image. Storage location: A220-35 The overall size is ca. 15.9 x 12.2 inch. The image size is ca. 13 x 10 inch. The overall size is ca. 40.5 x 31 cm. The image size is ca. 33 x 25.5 cm. Bestandsnummer des Verkäufers 20172

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Titel: Antique Map-NAMUR-NAMEN-BELGIUM-Merian-1630