Italy - bird's-eye view of the Swiss town of Bremgarten (located in the canton of Aargau); Matthäus Merian (1593 /1650) - Caspar Merian (1627–1686) - "Brenngarten" - 1621-1650
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Copper engraving titled Brenngarten by Matthäus Merian with Caspar Merian, produced in Italy, depicting a bird's-eye view of the Swiss town Bremgarten in the canton of Aargau, uncoloured on handmade laid paper, 322 by 373 mm, in good condition.
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Type: Copper engraving, finished with a burin
Support: lightly deckled hand-made paper;
Condition: Excellent print impression, good preservation state with slight traces of foxing and browning; The paper shows a light and natural patina of age, yellowing and an editorial crease, all as in the photo;
Shipping: Insured shipment via Bartolini/DPD courier. To use the insurance coverage, any damage to the parcel must be contested and reported to the courier at the time of delivery. Otherwise, the insurance reimbursement procedure cannot be activated;
Origin: From private collection;
Matthäus Merian the Elder (Basel, 1593 – Bad Schwalbach, 1650) was one of the most important Swiss engravers, draughtsmen and publishers of the XVII century. His fame is mainly 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 essayists of the Seventeenth century, renowned especially for his extraordinary topographic views of European cities.
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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 a burin
Support: lightly deckled hand-made paper;
Condition: Excellent print impression, good preservation state with slight traces of foxing and browning; The paper shows a light and natural patina of age, yellowing and an editorial crease, all as in the photo;
Shipping: Insured shipment via Bartolini/DPD courier. To use the insurance coverage, any damage to the parcel must be contested and reported to the courier at the time of delivery. Otherwise, the insurance reimbursement procedure cannot be activated;
Origin: From private collection;
Matthäus Merian the Elder (Basel, 1593 – Bad Schwalbach, 1650) was one of the most important Swiss engravers, draughtsmen and publishers of the XVII century. His fame is mainly 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 essayists of the Seventeenth century, renowned especially for his extraordinary topographic views of European cities.
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 town of Bremgarten (located in the canton of Aargau)
Map maker/publisher
Matthäus Merian (1593 /1650) - Caspar Merian (1627–1686)
Map/book title
"Brenngarten"
Period
1621-1650
Condition
Good
Technique
Copper engraving
Additional Information
Topography of Helvetia, Raetia, and Valais.
Map colour
Uncoloured map
Height
322 mm
Width
373 mm
