Author: Lodovico Guicciardini (1521-1589)
Title: [Antique print, handcolored engraving] Middelburgh (Middelburg), published ca. 1613.
Description: Hand coloured view of the Dutch city of Middelburg, as seen from the east. With explanatory title in the middle of the plate (Middelburgh) and the city crest slightly left. ca. 1613.This print originates from 'Lodovico Guicciardini, Descrittione di tutti i Paesi bassi (...), Arnhem, Jan Jansz, 1613.' 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: 16,7 x 21,7 cm; plate size: 15 x 20,7 cm. Fair/good state. Some age related discolouration, folds and repairs. Some spots have become translucent. Handlaid paper. Realisticly hand coloured with watercolours. Printed text in French about Zelande on the verso of the print.

Keywords: Topography & Travel