Author: Guicciardini, Lodovico (1521-1589)
Title: [Antique city view Schoonhoven, 1582] Schoonhoue (Schoonhoven), published 1582, 1 p.
Description: Copperplate etching of the Dutch city Schoonhoven. Printed map.This print originates from ‘Lodovico Guicciardini, Descrittione di tutti i Paesi bassi (…)', 1582. This was an influential account of the history and the arts of the Low Countries, accompanied by city maps by various leading engravers.[NL] Schoonhoven in de 16e eeuw, voordat men begon te bouwen aan de vestingwerken. De middeleeuwse muur met toren is hier nog goed zichtbaar. Krimpenerwaard. Overall size ca. 245 x 180 mm, plate size 225 x 160 cm; good state, yellowed/foxing.

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