Erik DahlbergAn Antique Engraved View of Copper Mining in Sweden in the 17th C. by Dahlberg, 1705
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An Antique Engraved View of Copper Mining in Sweden in the 17th C. by Dahlberg
By Erik Dahlberg
Located in Alamo, CA
This is an antique engraved view entitled "Fodinae aerariae Falunenfis, qui orientem fpectat, delineatio" (Copper mining in Falun), Sweden in 1705 from "Sueciae Antiquae et Hodiernae"' published in Stockholm by Erik Dahlberg (1625-1703). The engraving was created by Johannes van den Aveelen (1650-1727), who was an accomplished copperplate engraver who emigrated to Sweden to work on Dahlberg's spectacular book, "Sueciae Antiquae et Hodiernae", which was focused on the views and architecture of Sweden, both in the ancient past and at the time of the publication. This engraving depicts a very active 17th century working scene...
Early 18th Century Naturalistic Erik Dahlberg Art
Laid Paper, Engraving









