| Cartograph: | Matthäus Merian (*1593 - †1650) | | Title: | Venetia | | Publisher/ Year: | Frankfurt, Merian, 1641 | | Plate Size: | 30.3 x 70.7 cm (11.9 x 27.8 inches) | | Large and detailed birdeye view of Venice. Top right the City Arms. Copper engraving from 'De rebus publicis hanseaticis' of Johann Angelius von Werdenhagen published by Matthaeus Merian 1641. One of the most beautiful and impressive birdeye views of Venice. With the smaller islands Murano, Torcello and Burano in background. Printed from two plates. | | Minor browning from former framing, two creases in upper area, some repaires in margin. Very good condition. | | |
