Italy, Naples, Pozzuoli, Phlegraean Fields Braun & Hogenberg, 1580, Mirabilium Sulphureorum Motium Apud Puteolos (..)
€259.00
Item number:
24 39 A
View of the Phlegraean Fields by Braun & Hogenberg. 1580, Latin edition of ´Civitates orbis terrarum´. Original coloring.
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.
Excellent condition. Text in Latin. Original coloring.
Image 30,5x41cm, page 40x51,5cm