Germany - Dachau; Matthäus Merian (1593-1650) - Topographia Germaniae - 1621-1650
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Copper engraving by Matthäus Merian (c. 1644) from Topographia Germaniae, depicting Dachau, Bavaria, Germany; uncoloured map, sheet size 39 x 32 cm, image 30.2 x 18.5 cm, in good condition.
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Copper engraving by M. Merian, around 1644.
Panoramic view of the city of Dachau, in Bavaria, with numerous buildings, the castle, and fortifications. In the foreground, accompanying figures (staffage) have been added, integrated into the scene.
Sheet size: 39x32 cm
Image size: 30.2x18.5 cm
At the top center of the image, the title appears.
The most important buildings and facilities in the city are marked with letters and explained in the legend below.
Backlight reveals on the watermarked textured paper the watermark of a crowned shield or emblem.
Condition: The sheet shows an editorial fold that has been smoothed and reinforced on the reverse. Small impurities typical of age are present along the margin. Overall, it is in good condition.
Copper engraving by M. Merian, around 1644.
Panoramic view of the city of Dachau, in Bavaria, with numerous buildings, the castle, and fortifications. In the foreground, accompanying figures (staffage) have been added, integrated into the scene.
Sheet size: 39x32 cm
Image size: 30.2x18.5 cm
At the top center of the image, the title appears.
The most important buildings and facilities in the city are marked with letters and explained in the legend below.
Backlight reveals on the watermarked textured paper the watermark of a crowned shield or emblem.
Condition: The sheet shows an editorial fold that has been smoothed and reinforced on the reverse. Small impurities typical of age are present along the margin. Overall, it is in good condition.
Details
Era
1400-1900
Number of items
1
Country
Germany
Geographical specification
Dachau
Map maker/ publisher
Matthäus Merian (1593-1650)
Map/ Book title
Topographia Germaniae
Period
1621-1650
Condition
Good
Technique
Copper engraving
Additional Information
Topography of Germany
Map colour
Uncoloured map
Height
32 cm
Width
39 cm
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