Bidspirit auction | Swolla by Johannes Janssonius

Swolla by Johannes Janssonius - A stunning bird's-eye view of the Dutch city of Zwolle (Swolla), published by Johannes Janssonius in 1657. This intricately detailed copper engraving showcases the city's layout, including its fortifications, waterways, and prominent buildings. This map was part of Janssonius's monumental work Urbium Totius Belgii Seu Germaniae Inferioris Nobiliorum..., which presented highly detailed views of notable cities in the Low Countries. The map not only provides historical insights into the city during the 17th century but also serves as a beautiful work of art from the Dutch Golden Age of cartography. From: Urbium Totius Belgii Seu Germaniae Inferioris Nobiliorum, & Illustriorum Tabulae Published by: Johannes Janssonius, Amsterdam, c.1657 Condition Report: Signs of wear; hole to the lower left corner, damage to print. Image Size: 51 x 42.5 cm (20 x 16.7 inches). Keywords: Zwolle city map, Johannes Janssonius, antique bird's-eye views, Dutch cartography, 17th-century city maps, Dutch Golden Age, Urbium Totius Belgii, historic cityscapes, Low Countries maps, fortifications, waterways, historical engravings, rare maps, antique prints, Amsterdam publications, decorative city maps.