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C1572
[Cairo] Cairus Quae Olim Babylon Aegypt Maxima Urbs
Mapmaker:
Famous C16th view of Cairo from the most famous of all series of town views. French text on verso. Collections: National Library of Australia (facsimile copy) From, George Braun and Frans Hogenberg, Civitates orbis terrarium References: Fussell, Civitates Orbis Terrarum, p.119 … Read Full Description
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Full Title:
[Cairo] Cairus Quae Olim Babylon Aegypt Maxima Urbs
Date:
C1572
Mapmaker:
Condition:
In good condition, with centre fold as issued.
Technique:
Hand coloured copper engraving.
Image Size:
490mm
x 340mm
Paper Size:
570mm
x 425mm
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Genuine antique
dated:
1572
Description:
Famous C16th view of Cairo from the most famous of all series of town views.
French text on verso.
Collections:
National Library of Australia (facsimile copy)
From, George Braun and Frans Hogenberg, Civitates orbis terrarium
References:
Fussell, Civitates Orbis Terrarum, p.119 , ill. p.119
Franz Hogenberg (1541 - 1622)
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.
