Lot 316
Georg Braun and Frans Hogenberg. Ratisbona. Handcolored engraving. Latin text, signed and dated at lower right by the draughtsman, Jakob Hoefnagel (1575-1630), Regensburg, 1594. Jakob was artist at the court of Rudolf II in Prague, as his father Georg had been before him. Image: 13 x 18", matted and framed to 23¼ x 28½". Some nicks to frame; not examined out of frame. There are two views of Regansburg in the "Civitates orbis terrarum"; this view is from a hillside overlooking the town and shows a great expanse of countryside in the forefront. Coats of arms across the top make this print especially appealing. "Civitates orbis terrarum" was the first systematic city atlas. It is difficult to differentiate between the various editions which were issued since the state of the plates and their number and order do not vary.
Estimated Value $400 - 600.
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