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Superb map of the German Empire showing northern Europe, from the eastern tip of England to Poland, and extends from the North Sea to Venice and the coast of Croatia published by Johan Baptiste Vrients for the 1612 edition of Ortelius’ Theatrum Orbis Terrarum, the first modern atlas of the world. This plate was acquired by Vrients in 1603 from the engraver Franz Hogenberg (see his signature in the centre of the lower-left cartouche) and incorporated…
- Year: 1612
- Dimension: 381 x 490 mm
- Place of publication: Antwerp
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Burin, 130 x 182 mm. Trimmed to border line with minimal loss in the 4 corners. Otherwise very nice impression and condition. This is one of a series of seven about the seven vices. It shows the wrath. Bust of an old lady, pointing upwards and holding a dagger, in an oval; four putti in each corner, fighting with lances and shields. Engraved by Wierix and published by Philips Galle before the 1612. [cod.968/15]
- Year: 1612
- Dimension: 130 x 182 mm
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Burin, 130 x 182 mm. Trimmed to border line with minimal loss in the 4 corners. Otherwise very nice impression and condition. This is one of a series of seven about the seven vices. It shows the pride. Bust of a woman in an oval, elegantly dressed and holding a fan made of peacock’s feathers; four putti on each side wearing feathers and/or holding a mirror. Engraved by Wierix and published by Philips Galle before the 1612. [cod.970/15]
- Year: 1612
- Dimension: 130 x 182 mm
