Bidspirit auction | Matthaeus Merian (1593-1650) ROMA Acquaforte

Matthaeus Merian (1593-1650) ROMA Acquaforte 71x31 cm Perspective plan published for the first time in Martin Zeiller's Itinerary Italiae, printed in Frankfurt in 1638. The map is a reduced-size version of the large map of Rome made by Antonio Tempesta in 1593. Bibliography: A.P. Frutaz, ”The plants of Rome ”, CXXXV, pl. 275; Hulsen 88 Beautiful impression, with strong contrasts. Small antique restorations and additions along the entire lower and upper edge. Usual vertical folds with antique reinforcements on the reverse. Overall good state of conservation.