Author: Lodovico Guicciardini (1521-1589)
Title: [Antique print, engraving] Schoonhoven, published ca. 1612-43.
Description: View of the Dutch city of Schoonhoven, as seen from above. With explanatory title (SCHOONHOVEN) above the city and the number 51 in the bottom right corner. ca. 1612-43.This print originates from 'Lodovico Guicciardini, Descrittione di tutti i Paesi bassi (...), Blaeu; Van Herwijck or Janssonius, between 1612-1648'. 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: 29,5 x 19,5 cm; plate size: 23 x 16 cm. Fair/good state. Some age related discolouration and a light damp stain in the right margin. Handlaid paper.

Keywords: Topography & Travel