17th century bird's-eye view of Lisbon
MERIAN, Mattheus.
Olisippo. Lisabona.
Frankfurt, c.1650. 285 x 370mm.
Striking bird's-eye-view of Lisbon, viewed from the Tagus River, with two coats of arms flanking the title.The view depicts Lisbon as it was before the devastating 1755 earthquake that ruined much of the old city. Finley-engraved city detail, including individual buildings; 34 points of interest are keyed to a table below.
Stock ID : 18824
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17th century bird's-eye view of Lisbon
MERIAN, Mattheus.
Olisippo. Lisabona.
Frankfurt, c.1650. 285 x 370mm.
Striking bird's-eye-view of Lisbon, viewed from the Tagus River, with two coats of arms flanking the title.The view depicts Lisbon as it was before the devastating 1755 earthquake that ruined much of the old city. Finley-engraved city detail, including individual buildings; 34 points of interest are keyed to a table below.
Stock ID : 18824
SOLD
To see similar items click here