Unknown (17th), Königstein in the Taunus, around 1626, Copper engraving

Unknown (17th century): View of Königstein im Taunus, c. 1626, Copper engraving

Technique: Copper engraving on Paper, mounted on Cardboard

Inscription: At the upper part inscribed in the printing plate: "Fortes Generant Fortes".

Date: c. 1626

Description: Detailed depiction of Königstein im Taunus with the imposing hilltop castle.

Source: Daniel Meisner (1585 Komotau, Bohemia-1625 Frankfurt on the Main) Thesaurus Philopoliticus oder Politisches Schatzkästlein, 1625-1631 | Book, Landscape, Architecture

Keywords: Germany, Hesse, Taunus, Königstein, veduta, eagle, heraldic animals, 17th century, Baroque, Cities, Germany,

Size: Paper: 9,6 cm x 15,3 cm (3,8 x 6 in)

Condition:Good condition. The sheet edges are narrowly trimmed. Minimally browned along the edges.

Unknown (17th century): View of Königstein im Taunus, c. 1626, Copper engraving

Technique:Copper engraving on Paper, mounted on Cardboard

Inscription:At the upper part inscribed in the printing plate: "Fortes Generant Fortes"

Date:c. 1626

Description:Detailed depiction of Königstein im Taunus with the imposing hilltop castle. Independent print from Meisner's "Thesaurus Philopoliticus" without the usual numbering at top right.

Source: Daniel Meisner (1585 Komotau, Bohemia-1625 Frankfurt on the Main) Thesaurus Philopoliticus oder Politisches Schatzkästlein, 1625-1631 | Book, Landscape, Architecture

Keywords: Germany, Hesse, Taunus, Königstein, veduta, eagle, heraldic animals, 17th century, Baroque, Cities, Germany

Size:Paper: 9,6 cm x 15,3 cm (3,8 x 6 in)