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C1580
Damascus, urbs nobilissima ad Libanum montem, Totius Syria Metropolis.
Artist:
Rare and early engraving of Damascus from the most famous series of views of cities of the world by Braun and Hogenberg. Reference: Koeman IV, 993. From Civitates Orbis Terrarum (Cities of the World) which revolutionised the view of the … Read Full Description
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Full Title:
Damascus, urbs nobilissima ad Libanum montem, Totius Syria Metropolis.
Date:
C1580
Artist:
Engraver:
Frans Hogenberg
(1535 –
1590)
Condition:
In good condition, with good original hand colouring. Centre fold as issued.
Technique:
Copper engraving with original hand colouring
Image Size:
355mm
x 320mm
Paper Size:
545mm
x 420mm
AUTHENTICITY
Genuine antique
dated:
1580
Description:
Rare and early engraving of Damascus from the most famous series of views of cities of the world by Braun and Hogenberg.
Reference:
Koeman IV, 993.
From Civitates Orbis Terrarum (Cities of the World) which revolutionised the view of the world when it was first published. It included over 450 town plans with all their buildings depicted, and to add further interest costumed figures occupy the foreground of most the engravings.
