Print Description
Historic view of Rotterdam (Roterodamum) from 1616. The cityscape includes ships in the harbor, buildings, and windmills. The city is depicted with its coat of arms above the scene.
Made by Ludovico Guicciardini after own design.
Medium: Engraving, hand-colored on Hand laid paper paper.
Sheet size: 24 x 17 cm (9.45 x 6.69 inch). Image size: 20 x 13.1 cm. (7.87 x 5.16 inch).
Condition: very good, given age. The print is in very good condition with some minor age-related wear and discoloration. General age-related toning and/or occasional minor defects from handling. Please study scan carefully.
ROTTERDAM, ROTERODAMUM, HISTORICAL VIEW, CITYSCAPE, 17TH CENTURY, GUICCIARDINI, LUDOVICO, ENGRAVING, SHIPS, WINDMILLS, HARBOR | PCO-E14-17
BACKGROUND INFORMATION
Source: unknown, to be determined.
Biography engraver: Ludovico Guicciardini (1521-1589) was an Italian author and cartographer, known for his detailed descriptions and maps of the Low Countries. His work “Descrittione di tutti i Paesi Bassi” was highly influential in the 16th century.
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