Netherlands, Leeuwarden, Franeker Braun & Hogenberg, 1580, Leeuwaerden / Franicker
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25 26 A
Folio-sized 16th-century copper engraving with a beautiful double city map (Leeuwarden and Franeker) on a single sheet by Braun & Hogenberg, engraved by Van Deventer. Dated 1580 and published from 1581 onwards in Civitates Orbis Terrarum. Liber tertius. Köln, G. Kempen, 1581-88. (Koeman, B&H3)
Translation of the Latin texts in the cartouches:
Leeuwarden, a West Frisian city, 1580
Franeker, in West Friesland, the seat of many noblemen
Ref:Van der Krogt 4, 2253; Fauser 7384 and 4030; Taschen, Braun and Hogenberg, p.242
Excellent condition. Original coloring
Image 31 x 48,5cm on sheet of 42 x 56cm