Italy - A bird's-eye view of the Swiss towns of Brig and Naters in the canton of Valais.; Matthäus Merian (1593 /1650) - Caspar Merian (1627–1686) - "Pryg Naters" - 1621-1650





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Copper-engraved map titled 'Pryg Naters' by Matthäus Merian (with Caspar Merian), produced in Italy, non-coloured, a bird's-eye view of Briga and Naters in the Swiss canton of Valais, 320 by 380 mm, in good condition.
Description from the seller
Type: Copper engraving, finished with burin
Support: Lightly laid handmade paper;
Condition: Excellent inking, good preserved state with slight traces of foxing and browning; The paper shows a light and natural aging browning, yellowing and an editorial crease with a small loss, all as shown in the photo;
Shipping: Insured shipment via Bartolini/DPD courier. To take advantage of the insurance coverage, any damage to the neck/parcel must be contested and reported to the courier at the time of delivery. Otherwise, it will not be possible to activate the insured reimbursement procedure;
Provenance: Provenance from a private collection;
Matthäus Merian the Elder (Basel, 1593 – Bad Schwalbach, 1650) was one of the most important engravers, draftsmen and editors of the Swiss in the 17th century. His fame is chiefly linked to the production of bird’s-eye city views and cartographic maps of extraordinary technical precision and artistic beauty.
Caspar Merian (1627–1686) was one of the most important German engravers and thinkers of the 17th century, renowned especially for his extraordinary topographic views of European cities.
Seller's Story
Type: Copper engraving, finished with burin
Support: Lightly laid handmade paper;
Condition: Excellent inking, good preserved state with slight traces of foxing and browning; The paper shows a light and natural aging browning, yellowing and an editorial crease with a small loss, all as shown in the photo;
Shipping: Insured shipment via Bartolini/DPD courier. To take advantage of the insurance coverage, any damage to the neck/parcel must be contested and reported to the courier at the time of delivery. Otherwise, it will not be possible to activate the insured reimbursement procedure;
Provenance: Provenance from a private collection;
Matthäus Merian the Elder (Basel, 1593 – Bad Schwalbach, 1650) was one of the most important engravers, draftsmen and editors of the Swiss in the 17th century. His fame is chiefly linked to the production of bird’s-eye city views and cartographic maps of extraordinary technical precision and artistic beauty.
Caspar Merian (1627–1686) was one of the most important German engravers and thinkers of the 17th century, renowned especially for his extraordinary topographic views of European cities.

