• 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 Ferrara, 1688

SKU:  195175

Ancient map of Ferrara, 1688

€56,06 EUR
€56,06 EUR
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A Detailed Baroque-Era Vision of the City of Ferrara

This exquisite engraving of Ferrara, published in 1688 and attributed to the celebrated Swiss engraver Matthäus Merian the Elder and his publishing legacy, represents one of the most elegant visual documents of the historic Italian city. Known for his precision, clarity, and poetic approach to urban landscapes, Merian crafted city views that blend cartographic accuracy with refined artistic sensibility—and Ferraria is no exception.

Rendered in Merian’s signature bird’s-eye perspective, the engraving presents Ferrara as a harmonious tapestry of Renaissance planning and medieval fortification. The city’s vast defensive walls, the iconic Castello Estense with its moat and towers, the cathedral, broad avenues, and carefully ordered streets all appear in extraordinary detail. Merian’s crisp linework and subtle shading capture the architectural rhythms that defined Ferrara as a major cultural center under the Este family.

Beyond its structural accuracy, the engraving conveys the city’s atmosphere—a balance of solemn grandeur and quiet urban order. Gardens, open courtyards, and the flowing Po River enrich the composition, anchoring Ferrara within its broader landscape. Decorative cartouches and finely engraved labels demonstrate the Baroque-era elegance that makes Merian’s maps so coveted among collectors.

Ferraria stands today as both a historical record and a work of art: a testament to Merian’s mastery in documenting the great cities of Europe. For enthusiasts of early cartography, Italian history, or architectural heritage, this engraving offers a captivating window into Ferrara’s enduring cultural legacy.

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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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