"Hamburgum", Jansson, Jan
Subject: Hamburg, Germany
Period: 1657 (circa)
Publication: Theatrum Exhibens Illustriores Principesque Germaniae Superioris Civitates
Color: Hand Color
Size:
19.9 x 15.4 inches
50.5 x 39.1 cm
This superb bird's-eye view of Hamburg is oriented with north to the bottom. The beautiful city is situated at the confluence of the Elbe and Alster Rivers and protected by an extensive network of canals and fortification walls. A numbered key to 32 locations on the plan is contained within two cartouches at bottom. By the late 16th century, Hamburg was an important town for trade, as shown by the many ships crowding the port. The plan is adorned with the city's coat of arms. Latin text on verso.
References: Van der Krogt (Vol. IV) #1707.
Condition: B+
A nice impression on a lightly toned sheet with a bit of foxing and soiling. Centerfold separations at top and bottom have been archivally repaired.
