• presentation of the map reproduction without a frame
  • detail of the map from the centre
  • detail of the map from the centre left
  • detail of the map from the top left corner
  • detail of the map from the bottom left corner
  • detail of the map from the top right corner
  • detail of the map from the bottom right corner
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Ancient map of Regensburg, 1650

SKU:  194752

Ancient map of Regensburg, 1650

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Matthäus Merian’s Regensburg, Ratisbona (1650) is an exquisite copperplate engraving that captures the Bavarian city of Regensburg (Ratisbona in Latin) during the 17th century. Known for his highly detailed and artistic cityscapes, Merian presents Regensburg as a bustling center of trade, religion, and diplomacy within the Holy Roman Empire.

The map offers a panoramic bird’s-eye view of the city, framed by the majestic flow of the Danube River, which has long been central to Regensburg’s identity as a trading hub. The medieval character of the city is vividly depicted, with its dense network of narrow streets, fortified walls, and prominent towers. Key landmarks, such as the Gothic Regensburg Cathedral (Dom St. Peter), are rendered with precision, standing out as architectural focal points.

One of the most striking features is the depiction of the Stone Bridge (Steinerne Brücke), an engineering marvel of its time, connecting the city with the northern bank of the Danube. This vital structure symbolizes Regensburg’s importance as a crossroads of commerce and culture in Europe.

Surrounding the city, Merian illustrates the pastoral landscape of Bavaria, complete with cultivated fields, villages, and rolling hills. Decorative elements, including a cartouche with Latin inscriptions and a compass rose, enhance the map's aesthetic appeal while providing historical context.

During this period, Regensburg was a major political hub, hosting the Perpetual Diet of the Holy Roman Empire. Merian’s map reflects this significance, serving as both a geographic guide and a visual testament to the city’s prominence in European affairs.

Today, Regensburg, Ratisbona by Matthäus Merian is celebrated for its artistic beauty and historical accuracy. It offers invaluable insight into the urban and cultural life of 17th-century Regensburg, preserving the legacy of one of Germany’s most historic cities.

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Materials

Cotton canvas, matte photo paper, fine art paper, pigmented inks.

  • The canvas it's 99 % cotton, 450 gr/sqm;
  • The matte photo paper it's acid-free (archival paper), 190 gr/sqm;
  • The fine art photo paper it's satinated (semi-glossy), 140 gr/sqm.

Shipping & Returns

Dispatching time: 1-2 days.

* AirMail option: The orders will be sent by priority registered mail, usually via client National Post (USPS, Canada Post, Royal Mail, LaPoste, Deutsche Post, PostNL, etc). The delivery times are not guaranteed, sometimes it will take longer and these are beyond our control. Tracking number will be provided. Clients from US and Canada cannot track the parcels as the tracking numbers are not rolled in USPS and Canada Post systems.

* UPS standard: The orders will be sent with UPS expedited option. The delivery time it's between 5-11 days. Tracking number will be provided after dispatch.

* UPS express: : The orders will be sent with UPS express saver. The delivery time it's between 4-7 days. Tracking number will be provided after dispatch.

Framing tips

Both type of materials, paper and canvas prints come rolled and will be need to be taken to your local framers.

The image it's printed with a border of 0.6 " (1.5 cm), for framing purposes only.

If you have already a frame, be sure you send us the exact size of the print that will fit inside the frame. We're printing on vectorial plotters so the size could slightly be more or less with 0.4" (1 cm).

If you plan to have the canvas print stretched on wooden frame, you'll need additional border, so please let us know after placing the order.

The images above was cropped from the image at the biggest size available (keeping the best quality and aspect /ratio), so, for good details please choose biggest dimensions that will suit your preferences / space.

Care Instructions

The print media (canvas or photo paper) could be cleaned only with a dry, soft cloth.

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