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Ancient map of St. Gallen, Switzerland, 1649

SKU:  195479

Ancient map of St. Gallen, Switzerland, 1649

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St. Gallen is a finely executed seventeenth-century panoramic view of the historic city of St. Gallen, created by the celebrated Swiss-German engraver and publisher Matthäus Merian. Published in 1649 as part of Merian’s renowned topographical series documenting the principal cities and regions of Europe, the engraving provides a valuable visual record of St. Gallen during a period of economic prosperity and cultural importance in the Swiss Confederation.

The composition presents the city from an elevated vantage point, offering a comprehensive view of its urban layout, surrounding countryside, and distinctive architectural landmarks. Nestled among the rolling hills of northeastern Switzerland, St. Gallen appears as a thriving urban center characterized by closely arranged buildings, churches, defensive structures, and winding streets. Merian’s careful attention to topographical detail allows viewers to appreciate both the city's physical setting and its strategic position within important regional trade networks.

Dominating the skyline is the celebrated Abbey of Saint Gall, one of the most significant monastic institutions in medieval and early modern Europe. Founded in the eighth century, the abbey became renowned for its scholarship, manuscript production, and extensive library, helping establish St. Gallen as a center of learning and religious influence. Merian's engraving highlights the prominence of the abbey complex, reflecting its central role in the city's identity and development.

Beyond its religious significance, St. Gallen was internationally known for its flourishing textile industry, particularly the production and trade of fine linens. The surrounding agricultural landscape and transportation routes depicted in the engraving illustrate the economic foundations that supported the city’s growth and prosperity.

Like many of Merian’s finest works, St. Gallen combines documentary accuracy with artistic refinement. Delicate engraving, balanced composition, and meticulous architectural detail transform the cityscape into both a historical document and a work of art. Today, the engraving remains an important visual testament to the cultural, economic, and religious significance of St. Gallen in seventeenth-century Europe.

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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.

* Standard shipping fee: 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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