1658 – C. Merian – Franckfurt

Title:              “Hispanischer Einzug, zu dem auß geschribnen Wahltag in Franckfurt…1658”​
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Description:

Very decorative copper engraving of entry of the Spanish Legation for Election Day 1658 with view of Frankfurt and Sachsenhausen, Germany. An impressively long procession of horsemen, foot soldiers and carriages. Some of them carry flags and march into the city in various formations.

Author:                  Caspar Merian (1627-1686)
Sheet size:            39,0 x 30,8 cm
Year:                       1658
Technique:           copper engraving

Condition:
Very good condition. Watermarked paper. General age-related toning and occasional minor defects from handling.

This is an original antique engraving published in 1658 and NOT a modern copy or reprint

On your request I will provide a Certificate of Authenticity