• 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 sepia tone view of Venice, 1636

SKU:  194263

Ancient sepia tone view of Venice, 1636

€75,00 EUR
€75,00 EUR
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Matthäus Merian (1593-1650) was a renowned Swiss-born engraver, publisher, and cartographer during the 17th century. He was known for his significant contributions to the field of cartography and engraving. Merian's works were characterized by their intricate details and artistic quality.

The map "Venetia" from 1636 it's a cartographic representation of the city of Venice and its surrounding areas. Venice, located in northeastern Italy, was a prominent city known for its unique canal-based architecture and cultural significance during the Renaissance and Baroque periods.

Merian's maps, including the one depicting Venice in 1636, were celebrated for their artistic design, precision, and detailed engravings. They provided valuable insights into the urban layout, landmarks, and geography of the depicted areas.

Merian was particularly famous for his "Topographia" series, a collection of city views and plans, which included detailed engravings of various European cities. These works were characterized by their meticulous attention to detail, intricate designs, and accurate depictions of urban landscapes. His engravings were often used to illustrate various historical and geographical publications of his time.

Merian's contributions to the field of cartography were instrumental in the dissemination of geographical knowledge and the promotion of an accurate understanding of various regions in Europe during the early modern period. His detailed engravings and maps remain valuable historical and artistic resources for researchers, historians, and art enthusiasts.

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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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