Amsterdam. General view from the sea with numerous ships in the harbour. With two coat-of-arms. Engraving by Caspar Merian (Frankfort on the Main 1627 – Holland 1686) printed from 2 plates. (1654.) 21 x 71 cm.
Opened up by 24 object marks the
marvelous panoramic view
is one of the most wanted ones from Merian’s Topography, here from the volume of the Netherlands published by Matthäus’ youngest son Caspar. – With the inevitable folds, otherwise very fine, broadmargined impression.
The value of Merian’s views for once based on their natural depiction recorded on the spot, then on their careful execution in the plate. This all though has to be “estimated all the higher as the turmoil of the 30-years-war … caused the greatest difficulties”.
Offer no. 8,581 / EUR 1176. / export price EUR 1117. (c. US$ 1564.) + shipping
“ Received the Heron Hawking today, it is exceptionally nice. Thank you for packing so carefully … ”
(Mr. L. A. F., December 6, 2005)