Italy - Bird's-eye view of the Swiss towns of Lenzburg, Brugg and Habsburg in the canton of Aargau.; Matthäus Merian (1593 /1650) - Caspar Merian (1627–1686) - Josua Zehender (1609 /1661) - "Lentzburg, Brugg im Argaw, Brugg Argoia, Habsburg" - 1621-1650
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Copper engraving by Matthäus Merian, Caspar Merian and Josua Zehender, depicting a bird's-eye view of Lenzburg, Brugg and Habsburg in the Canton of Argovia, Switzerland; uncoloured, on handmade laid paper, 325 × 368 mm, in good condition.
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Type: Copper engraving, finished with burin
Support: Hand-laid paper lightly;
Status: Excellent print quality, in good preservation with slight traces of foxing and browning; The paper shows a slight and natural browning of time, yellowing and an editorial fold, all as per photo;
Shipping: Insured shipping via Bartolini/DPD courier. To take advantage of the insurance coverage, any damage to the package must be contested and reported to the courier at the time of delivery. Otherwise, it will not be possible to activate the insurance refund procedure;
Provenance: Private collection provenance;
Matthäus Merian the Elder (Basel, 1593 – Bad Schwalbach, 1650) was one of the most important engravers, draughtsmen and publishers of Swiss origin in the 17th century. His fame is tied mainly 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 essayists of the 17th century, renowned especially for his extraordinary topographical views of European cities.
Josua Zehender (1609–1661), a famous Swiss painter and draftsman of the 17th century, born in Bern. It was he who produced the on-site preparatory drawings of many Swiss localities, which were faithfully engraved on copper plates by Matthäus Merian the Elder and his heirs for publication.
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The seller recommends that when collecting the shipment, you report any anomalies, damaged and/or opened packages to the courier. The insurance is not liable if these reports are not made. Thank you
Translated by Google TranslateType: Copper engraving, finished with burin
Support: Hand-laid paper lightly;
Status: Excellent print quality, in good preservation with slight traces of foxing and browning; The paper shows a slight and natural browning of time, yellowing and an editorial fold, all as per photo;
Shipping: Insured shipping via Bartolini/DPD courier. To take advantage of the insurance coverage, any damage to the package must be contested and reported to the courier at the time of delivery. Otherwise, it will not be possible to activate the insurance refund procedure;
Provenance: Private collection provenance;
Matthäus Merian the Elder (Basel, 1593 – Bad Schwalbach, 1650) was one of the most important engravers, draughtsmen and publishers of Swiss origin in the 17th century. His fame is tied mainly 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 essayists of the 17th century, renowned especially for his extraordinary topographical views of European cities.
Josua Zehender (1609–1661), a famous Swiss painter and draftsman of the 17th century, born in Bern. It was he who produced the on-site preparatory drawings of many Swiss localities, which were faithfully engraved on copper plates by Matthäus Merian the Elder and his heirs for publication.
Seller's Story
The seller recommends that when collecting the shipment, you report any anomalies, damaged and/or opened packages to the courier. The insurance is not liable if these reports are not made. Thank you
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Era
1400-1900
Number of objects
1
Country
Italy
Geographical specification
Bird's-eye view of the Swiss towns of Lenzburg, Brugg and Habsburg in the canton of Aargau.
Map maker/publisher
Matthäus Merian (1593 /1650) - Caspar Merian (1627–1686) - Josua Zehender (1609 /1661)
Map/book title
"Lentzburg, Brugg im Argaw, Brugg Argoia, Habsburg"
Period
1621-1650
Condition
Good
Technique
Copper engraving
Additional Information
Topography of Helvetia, Raetia, and Valais.
Map colour
Uncoloured map
Height
325 mm
Width
368 mm
