1685 – M. Merian – Fridericus Augustus

Title:              “FRIDERICUS AUGUSTUS, POLONOR. REX, SAXON. DUX ET ELECTOR.”​
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Description:

Highly detailed copper engraving portrait of Augustus II the Strong (1670–1733) – Elector of Saxony (1694–1733), King of Poland and Grand Duke of Lithuania (1697–1706, 1709–1733).

The print comes from Matthäus Merian book “Irenico-polemographia, Sive Theatri Europaei continuati septennium: Das ist, Sieben-Jährige Historisch-außgeführte Friedens- und Kriegs-Beschreibung vom Jahr 1631 biß 1658 …” engraved by Peter Aubri, published in Frankfurt, 1685.

Author:                 Matthaus Merian (1593 – 1650)
Sheet size:           20,5 x 33,7 cm
Year:                      1685
Technique:          copper engraving

Condition:
Very good, original condition.

This is an original antique map published in 1685 and NOT a modern copy or reprint

 

On your request I will provide a Certificate of Authenticity