• presentation of the map reproduction without a frame
  • detail of the map from the centre
  • 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 Piacenza, 1688

SKU:  192983

Ancient map of Piacenza, 1688

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Matthäus Merian, the Elder, was a notable Swiss-born engraver, cartographer, and publisher who lived from 1593 to 1650. He was known for his detailed maps, city views, and historical illustrations.

Merian's map of Piacenza is a detailed and artistic representation of the city of Piacenza, which is located in the Emilia-Romagna region of Italy. It would have depicted the city's streets, buildings, fortifications, and important landmarks of that era. Merian's maps are known for their accuracy and intricate details.

Matthäus Merian's maps, including his map of Piacenza, are considered important historical documents and works of art. They provide valuable insights into the geography and urban development of cities during the 17th century. Researchers, historians, and collectors often study and appreciate Merian's maps for their historical and cartographic significance.

Matthäus Merian the Elder (1593-1650) was a distinguished Swiss-born engraver, cartographer, and publisher, renowned for his remarkable contributions to 17th-century cartography and illustration. His legacy is defined by his meticulous maps, city views, and historical illustrations that vividly captured the essence of his time.

Merian's works were characterized by their exceptional attention to detail. His maps were not mere geographic representations but intricate works of art. He portrayed cities and landscapes with precision, meticulously delineating streets, buildings, fortifications, and natural features. His city views, in particular, provided invaluable insights into the urban development of the era.

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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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