Antique Print of the City of Rome, Italy by Münster, C.1580

Reference
BG-12214-2
Date
1580
Region
Europe
Category
Antique Map
Sheet size
44.5 x 56.0 cm (17.5 x 22.0 in)
Condition
Good
Availability
Available
Price
EUR 460

Antique print titled 'Abbildung der Statt Rom/wie sie von Romulo anfänge - Von Italia'. Woodcut of ancient Rome. This print originates from Munster's Cosmographia, one of the most influential cartographic works of the 16th Century.

Artists and Engravers: Sebastian Munster (1488-1552) was a German cartographer, cosmographer, and Hebrew scholar.

Condition: Good, general age-related toning. Minor wear, German text on verso. Passe partout included, please study image carefully. Date: c.1580 Overall size: 56 x 44.5 cm. Image size: 45 x 36.5 cm.

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