Leipzig mit Delitzsch

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Original Copperplate Engraving by [Anonym], depicting Leipzig mit Delitzsch. Published 1600. Sheet: 15 x 39,2 cm (6 x 15,5 inches).. A fine and example of [Anonym]'s celebrated cartographic work, documenting this region of Germany with the precision and decorative artistry characteristic of the 16000s. [Anonym] was a cartographer active in the 1600s, working in the tradition of European copper-engraved cartography. Their maps are valued by collectors for their historical accuracy and decorative quality. This original copperplate engraving depicts the region of Leipzig mit Delitzsch, published in 1600-30. The cartouche is elaborated with allegorical or figural ornamentation. The map records the political and geographic boundaries of the region as understood in 1600-30, offering a fascinating window into the history of German territorial organization. Sheet measures 15 x 39,2 cm (6 x 15,5 inches).. In good condition overall, with minor signs of age appropriate for a 17th-century engraving. Minor defects: margins trimmed close to the image. Ready to frame.

Leipzig mit Delitzsch - [Anonym] ∑ Original Copperplate Engraving ∑ 1600