City Views, Germany, Mentz, Mainz, Wenzel Hollar, Janssonius
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"Die Statt Mentz sampt ihre befestigung zu lantwerdts"
Copper etching by Wenzel Hollar (1607-1677)
Fine original hand coloring
Published in "Germaniae Superioris"
By Johannes Janssonius (1588-1664)
Amsterdam, 1657
Two views of the city of Mainz in Germany from opposite directions. Upper view from Kastel with the river Main flowing into the river Rhein. With the coat of arms of Arch Bishop Casimir von Warmhold center above city. The lower view with Mainz in the foreground and the river Rhein in back
Verso: Explanitory text titled Moguntia (Latin name for Mainz)
Excellent condition. With attractive original hand coloring
Image size: 37 x 49,7 cm (ca. 14.5 x 19.5")