Author: Lodovico Guicciardini (1521-1589)
Title: [Antique print, engraving] Hooren in Westvrieslant (Hoorn), published ca. 1612-48.
Description: View of the Dutch city of Hoorn, as seen from above. With explanatory title (Hooren in Westvrieslant) in the upper left corner; a cartouche in the bottom left corner (panegyric (Dutch)description (Latin)) and the number 49 in the bottom right corner. With the crest of Hoorn, held up by Poseidon, in the upper right corner. ca. 1612-48.This print originates from 'Lodovico Guicciardini, Descrittione di tutti i Paesi bassi (...), Blaeu 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. If put in a fitting passe-partout, the damp stains will almost not be visible. Overall size: 29,5 x 36,5 cm; plate size: 23 x 31,5 cm. Fair/good state. Some age related discolouration and heavy damp stains in the bottom margins. Handlaid paper with a reinforced fold in the middle.

Keywords: Topography & Travel