Georg Braun (1541-1622) and Frans Hogenberg (ca. 1540-1590). [Paris] Lutetia vulgari Nomine Paris, Urbs Galliae Maxima, (Braun & Hogenberg, Cologne: 1580). Published in Civitates Orbis Terrarum. Copperplate engraving with full, original hand color. 13 1/2 x 19 ¼ in. to neat line. Sheet size: 16 x 20 ¾ in. Latin text on verso: LVTETIA PARI: SIORVM. “7” l/r/ Professionally backed with archival tissue. Nice oxidation on verso. Full margins. Some age toning and smudges in margins; minor wrinkles in margins; minor foxing in l/r quadrant. Very good condition for this popular city view.
$3,500.00
One of the Earliest Modern Plans of Paris
Offered here is a fantastic early plan of the city of Paris by the famous publishers Braun and Hogenberg. This wonderful and historic city view first appeared in volume one of their six volume Civitates Orbis Terrarum. The details of this view were mostly derived from an important manuscript map of Paris known as the Plan Premier or First Plan created in ca.1530. During its use, this plan was regularly updated to reflect urban development. Every 16th century depiction of Paris is attributed to the Plan Premier, which measured roughly 5 x 4 meters. The Wall of Philip Augustus is shown encircling the heart of the city and is the oldest city wall of Paris whose plan is accurately known. With its circular configuration, it is easy to see how the city of Paris began as a small settlement the island located in the middle of the Seine River, known as Lutetia. From this origin point Paris grew through successive periods with the addition of new walls, citadels, and forts. Rich in detail and information, this view of Paris is among the most important drawn of the famed city.
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