An early bird's-eye view of Venice, derived from the Italian map by Bordone. It is signed with the ititials 'C.S.', believed to be the wood-engraver Christoph Stimmer. A fine example with extememely rare early colour.
Additional information
Dimensions | 390 × 270 mm |
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Cartographer | |
Date | 1550 |
Extra Info | Contrasehtung der f?rnemen Statt Venedig /sampt den umbligenden Inseln. |
Publication | Basle, Henri Petri, c.1550, German edition. Woodcut with contemporary colour, printed area 270 x 390mm. |
Condition | A good example. |
References | – |