Publisher / Artist : BRAUN, G. / HOGENBERG, F. Title : Lutetia, vulgari nomine Paris, urbs Gallia… Published : Cologne, ca. 1572 Size : 340 x 485mm. Colouring : Coloured. Condition : Short left hand margin, as issued. In good condition. German text on verso.
Beautiful and early town-plan of Paris with title cartouche and figures in the foreground. The Bastille is shown at the upper center of the engraving and the Notre-Dame cathedral is on the eastern end of on the island. Cartouche decorated with three figures at lower left. The plan is oriented with north on the left. German text on verso. From: Civitates Orbis Terrarum, Vol I, c.1572 or later.
