Subject: Central Germany
Period: 1717 (circa)
Publication:
Color: Hand Color
Size:
23 x 19 inches
58.4 x 48.3 cm
A lovely depiction of the countryside surrounding Erfurt in the Thuringia region of east central Germany. City prospect of Erfurt stretches below the map, identifying the Cyriacsburg castle and St. Petersburg cathedral. Mythological figures and putti embellish the text and title cartouche.
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Condition: B+
A sharp impression with full contemporary color on a bright, watermarked sheet. There are two separations and a small hole along the centerfold at bottom that have been repaired, with the glue causing a little bit of toning.