1646 – M. Merian – Parys
Title: “PARYS“
Description:
Superb panorama of Paris by Merian. 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. Legend below with fifty six references.
Comes from rare edition Merian’s atlas “Neuwe Archontologia cosmica…”.
Cartographer: Matthaus Merian (1593 – 1650)
Sheet size: 30,5 x 71,5 cm
Year: 1646
Technique: copper engraving
Condition:
Good condition. Strong press on watermarked paper. Folding lines reinforced on verso. Brownish paper.
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