Italy - Campania, Napoli, Campi Flegrei, Solfatra, Pozzuoli; Braun & Hogenberg - Mirabilium Sulphureorum Motium Apud Puteolos (..) - 1561-1580

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View of the Phlegraean Fields by Braun & Hogenberg. 1580, Latin edition of ´Civitates orbis terrarum´.

The Phlegraean Fields is a large volcanic area west of Naples, The Solfatara crater is the mythological home of the Roman god of fire, Vulcan.

The view shows how deadly sulphureous vapors rise from the ground. Two allegorical figures are striking an anvil with smiths' hammers and the cartouche are texts framed by horseshoes. In the middle Georg Hoefnagel and Abraham Ortelius.

Image 30,5x41cm, page 40x51,5cm

Excellent condition. Text in Latin. Original coloring.

View of the Phlegraean Fields by Braun & Hogenberg. 1580, Latin edition of ´Civitates orbis terrarum´.

The Phlegraean Fields is a large volcanic area west of Naples, The Solfatara crater is the mythological home of the Roman god of fire, Vulcan.

The view shows how deadly sulphureous vapors rise from the ground. Two allegorical figures are striking an anvil with smiths' hammers and the cartouche are texts framed by horseshoes. In the middle Georg Hoefnagel and Abraham Ortelius.

Image 30,5x41cm, page 40x51,5cm

Excellent condition. Text in Latin. Original coloring.

Details

Era
1400-1900
Number of items
1
Country
Italy
Geographical specification
Campania, Napoli, Campi Flegrei, Solfatra, Pozzuoli
Map maker/ publisher
Braun & Hogenberg
Map/ Book title
Mirabilium Sulphureorum Motium Apud Puteolos (..)
Period
1561-1580
Condition
Excellent
Technique
Copper engraving
Additional Information
16th century view on the volcanic activity in the Phlegraean Fields (Campi Flegrei) near Naples
Map colour
Contemporary hand colour
Height
40 cm
Width
51.5 cm
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