Braun, George (sold)

This is a 1572 Georg Braun and Frans Hogenberg double-view of Jerusalem depicts Biblical Jerusalem and the modern city during the 16th century. Biblical Jerusalem appears on the left 'in its full splendor'. In the lower left, the procession of Jesus to Golgotha is ... (more details)

An attractive first edition old color example of George Braun and Franz Hogenberg's 1572 city view and map of Amsterdam. The map, presented in bird's-eye view form, looks on Dutch Golden Age Amsterdam from the northeast. On the left side the map illustrates the elaborate damming and redirection of the Amstel River into Amsterdam's famous canal network. Ships line the canals and fill the Zuiderzee both on the inside and outside of Amsterdam's defensive seawall - suggestive of Amsterdam's enormous commercial prosperity. At center, the old town hall (Stadhuis, 21) and the neighboring Nieue Kerk (23), are recognizable. In the lower right, at the edge of the map, is the gallows field with a total of 11 unfortunates. (more details)

A fine full-color example of the Braun and Hogenberg's 1572 map and view of Paris, France. With the Seine flowing at center around the Île de la Cité, this view looks on Paris from the northwest, with the top of the map oriented to the southeast. The city is presented on from equidistant bird's-eye perspective wherein all structures are rendered in view form but from a uniform height and angle relative to all individual points. Fertile fields surround the city, and the rivers bustles with boats, suggesting richness and prosperity. In the bottom left corner, a man greets two women, all are wearing clothing corresponding to the Spanish influenced fashion norms of 1560 - 1570. The Bastille, an infamous as a prison prior to the French Revolution, appears here at top center, surrounded by a mat. The 1550 bastion, appearing to the left of the main structure of the Bastille is also evident. The map's title 'Lutetia' refers to the roman name for Paris which, by the 16th century, had largely been phased out. (more details)

A handsome example of the Braun and Hogenberg's 1572 map and view of Paris, France. With the Seine flowing at center around the Île de la Cité, this view looks on Paris from the northwest, with the top of the map oriented to the southeast. The city is presented on from equidistant bird's-eye perspective wherein all structures are rendered in view form but from a uniform height and angle relative to all individual points. Fertile fields surround the city, and the rivers bustles with boats, suggesting richness and prosperity. In the bottom left corner, a man greets two women, all wearing clothing corresponding to the Spanish influenced fashion norms of 1560 - 1570. The Bastille, an infamous prison prior to the French Revolution, appears here at top center, surrounded by a moat. The 1550 bastion, appearing to the left of the main structure of the Bastille is also evident. The map's title 'Lutetia' refers to the roman name for Paris which, by the 16th century, had largely been phased out but still appeared in academic references. (more details)

A handsome example of the Braun and Hogenberg's 1572 map and view of Paris, France. With the Seine flowing at center around the Île de la Cité, this view looks on Paris from the northwest, with the top oriented to the southeast. The city is presented from an equidistant bird's-eye perspective wherein all structures are rendered in view form, but from a uniform height and angle relative to all individual points. Fertile fields surround the city, and the river bustles with boats, suggesting richness and prosperity. In the bottom left corner, a man greets two women, all wearing clothing corresponding to the Spanish-influenced fashion norms of 1560 - 1570. The Bastille, a prison infamous even prior to the French Revolution, appears here at top center, surrounded by a moat. The 1550 bastion, appearing to the left of the main structure of the Bastille is also evident. The map's title 'Lutetia,' is the Latin name for Paris which, by the 16th century, had largely been phased out but still appeared in academic references. (more details)

A handsome example of the Braun and Hogenberg's 1572 map and view of Paris, France. With the Seine flowing at center around the Île de la Cité, this view looks on Paris from the northwest, with the top oriented to the southeast. The city is presented from an equidistant bird's-eye perspective wherein all structures are rendered in view form, but from a uniform height and angle relative to all individual points. Fertile fields surround the city, and the river bustles with boats, suggesting richness and prosperity. In the bottom left corner, a man greets two women, all wearing clothing corresponding to the Spanish-influenced fashion norms of 1560 - 1570. The Bastille, a prison infamous even prior to the French Revolution, appears here at top center, surrounded by a moat. The 1550 bastion, appearing to the left of the main structure of the Bastille is also evident. The map's title 'Lutetia,' is the Latin name for Paris which, by the 16th century, had largely been phased out but still appeared in academic references. (more details)

This is a striking c. 1572 view map of Cairo, Egypt during the Ottoman Period issued by Braun and Hogenberg. The map presents Cairo from the right bank of the Nile, so looking towards the southeast with the Pyramids of Giza and the Great Sphinx appearing at right. Braun and Hogenberg's Cairo is a city of uniform rectilinearity interspaced with fortresses, gated gardens, and soaring minarets. The Great Pyramids of Giza, appearing at right, are highly stylized, presented on green hills, and clearly indicate that artist had never actually seen them. (more details)

This is a striking c. 1572 view map of Cairo, Egypt during the Ottoman Period issued by Braun and Hogenberg. The map presents Cairo from the right bank of the Nile, so looking towards the southeast with the Pyramids of Giza and the Great Sphinx appearing at right. Braun and Hogenberg's Cairo is a city of uniform rectilinearity interspaced with fortresses, gated gardens, and soaring minarets. The Great Pyramids of Giza, appearing at right, are highly stylized, presented on green hills, and clearly indicate that artist had never actually seen them. (more details)

This is a bold, sharp example of the 1575 view of Alexandria, produced by Braun and Hogenberg for inclusion in the second volume of the Civitates Orbis Terrarum. The view is oriented to the south, with the Mediterranean Sea in the foreground. City is presented both as a city of modern trade, and of ancient wonders, many ruined or lost. Within the walls are many ruins, but the center of the city is commanded by the Abu al-Abbas al-Mursi Mosque and the many houses, subordinate mosques and bazaar surrounding it indicate a thriving Muslim city. (Another structure is purported to have been the home of Alexander the Great, a nod to the founder of the city.) There are Christian elements shown as well: A church to St. Catherine (she of the Wheel) is present, and a note by one ruin informs the reader that 'under this stone was found the body of Saint Mark; it is reported to be in Venice. On a promontory to the west, Pompey's pillar is shown, and its 'incredible height and breadth' described. Canals are depicted bringing water from the Nile into the city year-round; another source of fresh water is noted in Lake Mariout: it is described as having abundant fresh water and many fish, being half an Italian mile distant from the city. (The adjective one now uses for Mariout is 'brackish.') Palm forests are noted as being used for fire, and for the sale of their wood. Overlooking the harbor can be seen the renowned Lighthouse of Pharos, one of the wonders of the ancient world. The harbor, and the Mediterranean Sea itself, teems with beautifully engraved sailing ships and rowing galleys. (more details)

This is a bold, sharp example of the 1575 view of Alexandria, produced by Braun and Hogenberg for inclusion in the second volume of the Civitates Orbis Terrarum. The view is oriented to the south, with the Mediterranean Sea in the foreground. City is presented both as a center of modern trade, and home of ancient wonders, many ruined or lost. (more details)

This is a superb example of the 1575 view of Damascus, produced by Braun and Hogenberg for inclusion in the second volume of their Civitates Orbis Terrarum, the first dedicated city book. The beautifully engraved view, illuminated with superb original color, is one of the earliest printed views of Damascus. It depicts the contemporaneous Muslim walled city; its mosques are prominently shown. Some churches illustrated as well, though one of these, The Church of Saint Paul, is in ruins. In the foreground, two noblemen in Ottoman styles converse; two footmen can be seen leading camels. (more details)

This is a 1580 Georg Braun and Franz Hogenberg view of Santander, Spain. The view overlooks the town of Santander from one of the hills which presumably surrounds the city. The city and harbor are depicted in detail, illustrating individual buildings, the town ... (more details)

A beautiful example of Braun and Hogenberg's 1581 view of Norwich, england. The view is based on William Cuningham's plan of 1558 and presented the city in an oblique view as seen from the northwest. Situated on the Wensum River, the city is shown with its ... (more details)

This is Georg Braun and Franz Hogenberg's plan of London, the first surviving, single-sheet, printed map of London. The significance of this seems not to have been lost on the authors, who made it the first plan in their Civitatis Orbis Terrarum, the first published collection of city plans and views. It is one of the few acquirable depictions of the city made before the Great Fire of 1666 (Howgego notes that it was the Great Fire itself, and the problems attendant to land ownership and rebuilding that led to proper surveys of the city in the first place.) (more details)

This is a superb example of Marcus Jordan's map of Denmark. Printed in 1588 by Georg Braun and Franz Hogenberg, it is the only map to be included in their eight-volume city atlas (as distinct from the work's abundant city plans and views). It is the first full-sheet printed map of Denmark, and is the earliest surviving printed map of Denmark produced from Danish sources. For collectors of Denmark, it is an essential and scarce work. (more details)

The rare 1657 Jansson view and map of Moscow, Russia. The view depicts Moscow as seen from an elevated point just above the Moskva River. The Neglinnaya River forms a partial moat around he city. The Kremlin, built between 1485 and 1530 to house the ... (more details)

This is the largest and best 17th-century view of Krakow, Poland. The view was published in c. 1657 by Jan Jansson for his edition of Georg Braun and Franz Hogenberg's Civitatus Orbis Terrarum. (more details)