Original (about 1590) framed antique map of Delft, Netherlands.
$2,250.00
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Original (about 1590) framed antique map of Delft, Netherlands.
$2,250.00
Hand-colored map of Delft, Netherlands
Published about 1590
Framed dimensions: 21 x 26
Inside glass dimensions: 18 x 23
The image shows an antique map of Delft, a city in the Netherlands, titled "Delphum urbs Hollandiae cultissima, ab eiusdem nominis fossa vulgo, Deelft appellata". This translates to "Delphum, a highly cultivated city in Holland, named after the canal of the same name, in Dutch Delft".
This map is part of the "Civitates Orbis Terrarum," a six-volume town atlas published between 1572 and 1618 by German publishers and engravers Georg Braun and Frans Hogenberg. The map is a city plan in a bird's-eye view, detailing houses and buildings, and is notable for its vibrant coloring and wide margins.
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Publication: The Civitates Orbis Terrarum was a collaborative work by Georg Braun and Frans Hogenberg, first published in Cologne in 1572.
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Content: It is considered one of the most important cartographic works of its time, featuring nearly 600 city views from around the world.
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Significance: The atlas offers a detailed record of Renaissance cities, providing insights into urban landscapes, architecture, and daily life in the early modern period.
- Artistic Merit: The engravings are known for their artistic quality and accuracy in depicting the cities, often including genre scenes and figures in the foreground.
