• 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 Ancona, 1572

SKU:  194997

Ancient map of Ancona, 1572

€59,00 EUR
€59,00 EUR
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Braun & Hogenberg’s Ancona, published in 1572 as part of the monumental Civitates Orbis Terrarum (Cities of the World), is a richly detailed bird’s-eye view of the Adriatic port city of Ancona. This early modern urban panorama blends artistic elegance with geographic precision, offering a vivid portrait of a thriving Renaissance city situated on Italy’s eastern coast.

Ancona, historically a key maritime hub in the Papal States, is shown nestled between rolling hills and the sea. The city’s natural harbor—protected by a curved promontory—is prominently featured, filled with galleons, merchant ships, and fishing vessels that underscore Ancona’s strategic and commercial significance. The fortifications, city walls, and gates are meticulously rendered, as are prominent architectural landmarks, including the Romanesque cathedral of San Ciriaco perched on the Guasco hill, overseeing both city and sea.

Braun & Hogenberg’s rendering is more than a geographic document; it is a cultural and political snapshot. The layout reflects Ancona’s status as a fortified yet cosmopolitan trade center, linking the Italian peninsula to the wider Mediterranean. The illustration is enriched by decorative elements typical of the Civitates series: a Latin title cartouche, costumed figures in the foreground showcasing regional attire, and fine engraving details that convey the texture of streets, rooftops, and public squares.

The Civitates Orbis Terrarum, compiled by Georg Braun and engraved by Franz Hogenberg, was the most ambitious atlas of city views in the 16th century, reflecting Europe’s growing interest in urban identity, trade networks, and regional pride. Ancona’s inclusion signals its importance not just within Italy but also on the broader map of European commerce and geopolitics.

Find more maps of Georg Braun & Frans Hogenberg

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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