Georg Braun (1541-1622) and Frans Hogenberg (Mechelen 1535 – Colony 1590), 'Presburg', from 'Civitates orbis ...

Georg Braun (1541-1622) and Frans Hogenberg (Mechelen 1535 – Colony 1590), 'Presburg', from 'Civitates orbis terrarum' 1572
Le città del mondo' was conceived as a complement to the world atlas 'Theatrum Orbis Terrarum' (1572) by Abraham Ortelius and features numerous valuable bird's eye views of the cities illustrated. In the upper right side there is a cartouche with the inscription 'Posonium uel Pisonium ut Lazius Hungariae urbs'; on laid paper, flaws present and unframed
Copper engraving, dimensions 14.5x20.2 in.