Franz Hogenberg (1535–1590)

Hogenberg was a Flemish and German painter, engraver, and mapmaker, born in Mechelen a. In 1568 he was banned from Antwerp by the Duke of Alva and travelled to London, where he stayed a few years before emigrating to Cologne. He is best known for his work on the monumental series of town views, Civitates orbis terrarium.

Georg Braun (1541-1622)
Braun was the principal editor of Civitates orbis terrarium, he acquired the tables, hired the artists, and wrote the texts.