17th century prospect of Constantinople

MERIAN, Mattheus.

Constantinopolis.
Frankfurt, c.1650. Coloured. Two sheets conjoined as issued, total 230 x 690mm.

Right hand side margin repaired

A superbly-detailed prospect of Constantinople from Galata, which was, according to the title, taken from life in 1635. It depicts both sides of the Golden Horn in great detail, with the important buildings identified by a 29-point key below.


Stock ID : 18046