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Author: Visscher
Year/Period: 1652
Size: | Inches: | 32 x 24 |
CM: | 80 x 60 |
Price: $559.99
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Description:
This map of the Rheinlandt - Pfalz region , shows nobles, farmers in costume and cities views. On the top Metz and Frankfurt am Rhein, and on the bottom Spier, Heidelberg and Worms , in addition there are partial views of the Heidelberg castle, the wolf fountain and the monastery of Neuberg.
Engraving Information:
This artistic reproduction of a vintage map was made using modern graphic procedures, but obtaining the results found in the antique copperplate engraving technique, as one can easily find out by lightly rubbing his/her finger on the map. This map, which is an exact reproduction of the original antique, is printed on cotton paper panels which are glued and mounted on a cotton cloth background "a stacchi" (slightly separated from each other), in order to allow for folding and easier transport. Finally, map is water-colored by hand making it a truly unique piece, worthy of the original old print.
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