Braun (Georg) and (Hogenberg) Franz Mantua (Mantova)
Late 16th century from Civitates Orbis Terrarum, engraved city plan map of Mantua (Mantova) with contemporary hand-colouring, Latin text to the reverse. Unframed. Dimensions: plate 49.5cm x 38.8cm Translation of cartouche text: Mantua, famous and very old Lombardian city, situated on the far side of the Po, built in the middle of a marshland lake. Drawn true to life in the year of our Lord 1575.Please register to request a condition report
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Late 16th century from Civitates Orbis Terrarum, engraved city plan map of Mantua (Mantova) with contemporary hand-colouring, Latin text to the reverse. Unframed. Dimensions: plate 49.5cm x 38.8cm Translation of cartouche text: Mantua, famous and very old Lombardian city, situated on the far side of the Po, built in the middle of a marshland lake. Drawn true to life in the year of our Lord 1575.Please register to request a condition report