Author: Lodovico Guicciardini (1521-1589)
Title: [Antique print, engraving] Franicher (Franeker), published ca. 1612-48.
Description: View of the Dutch city of Franeker, as seen from above. With explanatory title (Franicher) in a cartouche at the top (33). 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(Franeker 2.2). Overall size: 29,5 x 17 cm; plate size: 14 x 16,2 cm. Good state. Some age related discolouration. Handlaid paper.

Keywords: Topography & Travel