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1646 – M. Merian – Parys
1,200 €
Title: “PARYS“
Description:
Highly detailed Matthaus Merian’s copper engraved uncompleted panoramic view of Paris, France. Paris is shown from Parc des Buttes-Chaumont looking towards the south west. The foreground includes a back-view self-portrait of the artist seated on a boulder sketching. A numbered 1-49 key along the lower side identifying major buildings and important places within Paris.
Comes from rare edition Merian’s atlas “Neue Archontologia cosmica, das ist Beschreibung aller Kayserthumben, Königreichen & Republicken der gantzen Welt, die keinen Höhern erkennen … zusammen gelesen … durch Johann Ludwig Gottfried … verlegt von Matthæo Merian. Frankfurt am Main. Wolffgang Hoffmans. M. DC. XXXXVI. “ published in Frankfurt, 1646.
Cartographer: Matthaus Merian (1593 – 1650)
Sheet size: 32,3 x 72,7 cm
Year: 1646
Technique: copper engraving
Condition:
Very good condition. Watermarked paper. Pressed on two sheets, joined together.
This is an original antique map published in 1646 and NOT a modern copy or reprint
On your request I will provide a Certificate of Authenticity
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