"Cracovia", Merian, Matthaus
Subject: Krakow, Poland
Period: 1640 (circa)
Publication:
Color: Black & White
Size:
15.3 x 8 inches
38.9 x 20.3 cm
This lovely view of Krakow includes a key along the bottom that identifies 46 locations of interest. It features stunning detail of the city's architecture, including the prominent Wawel Castle and Royal Cathedral and St. Mary's Basilica. The Vistula River and its tributary the Rudawa snake through the view. Six coats of arms hover above the city.
References: cf. Shirley (BL Atlases) G.MERI-23a #97.
Condition: A
Issued folding on watermarked paper with some minor scattered foxing along the right edge of the sheet.
