Antique Print-ROTTERDAM-LANDMARKS-FORTIFICATION-Merian-1630

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Antique print, titled: 'Rotterdam.' - This map, with keyed index, shows a groundplan of Rotterdam and the locations of main landmarks, and fortifications. Etching/engraving on hand laid paper. Description: From: "Theatrum Europaeum", by Matthaus Merian, ca. 1630.Artists and Engravers: Made by 'Matthaus Merian' after an anonymous artist. Matthaus Merian the Elder (1593-1650) was born 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 Matthaus the Younger and Caspar. Condition: Very good, given age. Original middle fold, as issued. Some creases in the right margin, one from the right margin to the top margin, two creases from the top margin into the middle of the image. General age-related toning and/or occasional minor defects from handling. Please study scan carefully. Storage location: E38-22 The overall size is ca. 15.9 x 13.5 inch. The image size is ca. 12.6 x 8.6 inch. The overall size is ca. 40.5 x 34.4 cm. The image size is ca. 32 x 21.8 cm. Bestandsnummer des Verkäufers 52575

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