Author: Lodovico Guicciardini (1521-1589)
Title: [Antique print, engraving] Vlissingen, published ca. 1617.
Description: Viewof the Dutch city of Vlissingen, as seen from the south-east. With explanatory title and city crest in the middle of the plate (Vlissingen). ca. 1617.This print originates from 'Lodovico Guicciardini, Descrittione di tutti i Paesi bassi (...), Arnhem, Jan Jansz or Utrecht, Van Herwijck, 1617.' This was an influential account of the history and the arts of the Low Countries, accompanied by city maps by various leading engravers. Deys 2001. Overall size: 14,8 x 21,2 cm; plate size: 13 x 19,8 cm. Very good state. Some age related discolouration. Handlaid paper. Printed text in Dutch about Vlissinghen and woodcut decoration on the verso of the print.

Keywords: Topography & Travel