Germany - Friedrichstadt; Christoph Weigel - (1654–1725) - "Ichnographia Fridericopoleos" (Friedrichstadt) – Rara incisione in rame colorata a - 1721-1750
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Christoph Weigel’s hand-coloured copper engraving “Ichnographia Fridericopoleos inclyti Slesvicentium Emporii” depicts Friedrichstadt in Germany and was printed between the late 17th and early 18th centuries.
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Author / Publisher: Christoph Weigel (Redwitz 1654 – Nuremberg 1725), a renowned editor and engraver, with elucidation by G.I.E. Coch and published at the expense of the widow of C. Weigel ("Sumptibus Viduae C. Weigelii Norimbergae").
Title of the work: Ichnographia Fridericopoleos inclyti Slesvicentium Emporii (Plan of Friedrichstadt, a notable emporium of Schleswig).
Technique and Period: Hand-coloured copperplate engraving from the late 17th to early 18th century on laid paper, printed around the end of the 17th/beginning of the 18th century.
Dimensions:
Plate size: approx. 34 x 40 cm
Sheet size: 35.3 x 45.8 cm
Bibliographic references: Thietemecker-Becker (Th.-B.) Vol. XXXV, pp. 277/278.
Conservation state
Loose sheet with intact margin line.
Features an original central vertical fold (as is typical for maps extracted from atlases or geographic works).
The paper shows a slight uniform browning and light, sporadic age-stains that do not compromise the beauty of the hand coloring nor the legibility of the topographic details.
Overall, the specimen is in good general condition for its era and preserves the historic charm intact.
Detailed description and historical context
A magnificent and detailed urban plan of the town of Friedrichstadt (founded in 1621 by Dutch Remonstrants in Schleswig-Holstein). The map is enriched by:
- A refined upper cartouche decorated with cherubs and a heraldic coat of arms ("Ichnographia Fridericopoleos...").
- A lower panorama view ("Prospect von Friedrichstadt") showing the city profile as seen from the Eider River.
Precise topographical indications, including canals, subdivision of districts, churches (Lutheran, Mennonite, Catholic), the synagogue, and the scale of distances in "Ruthen".
A must-have piece for collectors of antique cartography, historic city plans, and high-quality decorative engravings.
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Author / Publisher: Christoph Weigel (Redwitz 1654 – Nuremberg 1725), a renowned editor and engraver, with elucidation by G.I.E. Coch and published at the expense of the widow of C. Weigel ("Sumptibus Viduae C. Weigelii Norimbergae").
Title of the work: Ichnographia Fridericopoleos inclyti Slesvicentium Emporii (Plan of Friedrichstadt, a notable emporium of Schleswig).
Technique and Period: Hand-coloured copperplate engraving from the late 17th to early 18th century on laid paper, printed around the end of the 17th/beginning of the 18th century.
Dimensions:
Plate size: approx. 34 x 40 cm
Sheet size: 35.3 x 45.8 cm
Bibliographic references: Thietemecker-Becker (Th.-B.) Vol. XXXV, pp. 277/278.
Conservation state
Loose sheet with intact margin line.
Features an original central vertical fold (as is typical for maps extracted from atlases or geographic works).
The paper shows a slight uniform browning and light, sporadic age-stains that do not compromise the beauty of the hand coloring nor the legibility of the topographic details.
Overall, the specimen is in good general condition for its era and preserves the historic charm intact.
Detailed description and historical context
A magnificent and detailed urban plan of the town of Friedrichstadt (founded in 1621 by Dutch Remonstrants in Schleswig-Holstein). The map is enriched by:
- A refined upper cartouche decorated with cherubs and a heraldic coat of arms ("Ichnographia Fridericopoleos...").
- A lower panorama view ("Prospect von Friedrichstadt") showing the city profile as seen from the Eider River.
Precise topographical indications, including canals, subdivision of districts, churches (Lutheran, Mennonite, Catholic), the synagogue, and the scale of distances in "Ruthen".
A must-have piece for collectors of antique cartography, historic city plans, and high-quality decorative engravings.
Shipping and Packaging
Tracked UPS shipping.
Details
Era
1400-1900
Number of objects
1
Country
Germany
Geographical specification
Friedrichstadt
Map maker/publisher
Christoph Weigel
Designer/artist/maker
Creatore / Disegnatore (Delineator): G. I. E. Coch
Map/book title
(1654–1725) - "Ichnographia Fridericopoleos" (Friedrichstadt) – Rara incisione in rame colorata a
Period
1721-1750
Condition
Good
Technique
Copper engraving
Additional Information
Urban Maps and Plans of the 18th Century / Stand-alone Map)
Map colour
Contemporary hand colour
Height
35.3 cm
Width
45.8 cm
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