A 16th century prospect of Constantinople
MUNSTER, Sebastian.
Constantinopel des Griechischen Keyserthumbs Hauptstatt, im Lande Thracia am Meere gelegen.
Basle, c.1560, German text. Coloured woodcut, printed area 290 x 390mm, set in text. A wide margin example
An early plan of Istanbul, presented as a bird's-eye view, with the important buildings shown in profile, with a disregard for perspective.
The block is signed 'D.K.' by the woodcutter David Kandel (1524-96).
Stock ID : 22941
SOLD
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A 16th century prospect of Constantinople
MUNSTER, Sebastian.
Constantinopel des Griechischen Keyserthumbs Hauptstatt, im Lande Thracia am Meere gelegen.
Basle, c.1560, German text. Coloured woodcut, printed area 290 x 390mm, set in text. A wide margin example
An early plan of Istanbul, presented as a bird's-eye view, with the important buildings shown in profile, with a disregard for perspective.
The block is signed 'D.K.' by the woodcutter David Kandel (1524-96).
Stock ID : 22941
SOLD
To see similar items click here