Urbis Romae Situs Cum IIS Quae Adhuc Conspiciuntur Veter Monumet Relquiis Pyrrho Ligiorio Neap Invent; 1599 map of Ancient Rome by Braun and Hogenberg

BRAUN, Georg & HOGENBERG, Frans

Published by Frans Hogenberg, 1599

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View. Color engraving. Image measures 20" x 15". This is a magnificent 1599 bird's-eye view map of ancient Rome, showcasing a historic depiction of the city. Notable features include the Baths of Diocletian, the Vatican, the Amphitheater, and the massive aqueducts. Three figures in the foreground are dressed in the attire of the Roman Empire, adding to the map's historical ambiance. This map, part of Braun & Hogenberg's "Civitates Orbis Terrarum", is based on an earlier Italian engraved map of Rome's monuments by Pirro Ligorio of Naples. The "Civitates Orbis Terrarum" series, published between 1572 and 1617, provided detailed depictions of cities worldwide, allowing readers to experience the splendor of these locations without leaving their homes. This particular view of Rome, highly detailed and rare, became a model for city representations for over a century. In good condition with minor toning. Franz Hogenberg (ca. 1535-1590) was a prominent Flemish engraver, mapmaker, and artist, known for his significant contributions to cartography in the late 16th century. Born in Mechelen, he trained under cartographer H. Terbruggen before moving to Antwerp, where he collaborated with notable figures like Abraham Ortelius. Hogenberg's most famous work is the "Civitates Orbis Terrarum," a six-volume city atlas published between 1572 and 1617, which he co-created with German cleric Georg Braun. Hogenberg engraved most of the 546 city views in the atlas. His career included time in London, fleeing religious persecution, and later settling in Cologne, where he continued his work until his death around 1590. After his death, his son Abraham Hogenberg continued his work under the direction of Hogenberg's wife, Agnes. Georg Braun (1541-1622) was a German Catholic cleric and cartographer based in Cologne. He is best known as the chief editor of the "Civitates Orbis Terrarum," a groundbreaking six-volume city atlas published between 1572 and 1617, which included 546 bird's-eye views and maps of cities worldwide. Braun's role involved hiring artists, sourcing material, and writing the accompanying texts, while Franz Hogenberg was responsible for most of the engraving work. The atlas, often compared to Abraham Ortelius' "Theatrum Orbis Terrarum", set new standards for cartography in its time. Braun lived into his 80s, witnessing the publication of the atlas's final volume in 1617. Together, these two geographers created a work that set new standard for cartography for the next century. Seller Inventory # 323031

Bibliographic Details

Title: Urbis Romae Situs Cum IIS Quae Adhuc ...

Publisher: Frans Hogenberg

Publication Date: 1599