Author: Guicciardini, Lodovico (1521-1589)
Title: [Antique city view, 1582] Rvinarvm Arcis Britannicae Apvd Batavos Typvs, published 1582, 1 p.
Description: Copperplate etching of the ruins of Brittenburg near Katwijk. Handcoloured.This print originates from ‘Lodovico Guicciardini, Descrittione di tutti i Paesi bassi (…)', 1581. This was an influential account of the history and the arts of the Low Countries, accompanied by city maps by various leading engravers.[NL] Gekleurde prent van fundamenten van het zogenaamde Huis te Britten of Bretten bij Katwijk aan Zee. De Brittenburg bij Katwijk  Overall size ca. 290 x 380 mm, plate size 230 x 325 cm; yellowed/foxing, formerly folded once with some damages.

Keywords: Archeology|City views|Topography & Travel