Frans Hogenberg Figurative Prints
Flemish, 1540-1590
Braun and Hogenberg's 'The Civitates Orbis Terrarum' was the second atlas of maps ever published and the first atlas of cities and towns of the world. It is one of the most important books published in the 16th century. Most of the maps in the atlas were engraved by Franz Hogenberg and the text, with its descriptions of the history and additional factual information of the cities, was written by a team of writers and edited by Georg Braun. The work contained 546 bird-eye views and map views of cities and towns from all over the world. It gave graphic representation of the main features of the illustrated cities and towns, including the buildings and streets. Although the ordinary buildings are stylized, the principal buildings are reproduced from actual drawings created on location. The principal landmarks and streets can still be recognized today. In addition, the maps often include the heraldic arms of the city, the nature of the surrounding countryside, the important rivers, streams and harbors, even depicting stone bridges, wooden pontoons, flat-bottomed ferries, ships and working boats, wharves and jetties, as well as land-based activities, including horsemen, pedestrians, wagons, coaches, and palanquins. Small vignettes are often included which illustrate the trade, occupations and habits of the local inhabitants, such as agriculture, paper-making and textiles, as well as local forms of punishment, such as gibbets, wheels, floggings etc. Large figures dressed in their local costume are often presented out of proportion in the foreground. The aim of the authors was to give as much information as possible in a pleasing visual form. They succeeded in creating maps that were both informative and decorative works of art. The atlas is a wonderful glimpse of life in medieval Europe.
Georg Braun (1541-1622) was German Catholic cleric who was born and who died in Cologne, Germany. He was the principal editor of 'The Civitates Orbis Terrarum', acquiring the tables, hiring the artists, and composing the texts. Abraham Ortelius, whose Theatrum Orbis Terrarum of 1570 was the first atlas of maps ever published, assisted Braun in his compilation of the details and maps for the atlas. The Civitates was intended as a companion for the Ortellius' Theatrum, as suggested by the similarity in the titles. Braun was the only survivor of the original team to live to see the publication of last volume (VI) in 1617.
Franz Hogenberg (1535-1590) was a Flemish and German painter, engraver, and mapmaker. He was born in Mechelen (also known as Malines) in Flanders, the son of an engraver. After being expelled from Antwerp by the Duke of Alva, he moved to London and then eventually to Cologne, Germany, where he met Georg Braun and Abraham Ortellius. He engraved most of the plates for Ortelius's Theatrum and the majority of those in the Civitates. Many believe that he was responsible for originating the Civitates project.to
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Artist: Frans Hogenberg
Kolkata (Calecut), Map from "Civitates Orbis Terrarum" - by F. Hogenberg - 1575
By Franz Hogenberg
Located in Roma, IT
Braun G., Hogenberg F., "Calecut", (Kolkata) from the collection "Civitates Orbis Terrarum", Cologne, T. Graminaeus, 1572-1617. Image Dim: cm 18.5 x 48 Dim: cm 21.5 x 53 .
Very Fine...
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16th Century Frans Hogenberg Figurative Prints
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Etching, Aquatint
Toledo, Map from "Civitates Orbis Terrarum" - by F. Hogenberg - 1575
By Franz Hogenberg
Located in Roma, IT
Braun G., Hogenberg F., "Toledo", from the collection "Civitates Orbis Terrarum", Cologne, T. Graminaeus, 1572-1617. Image Dim: cm 19 x 48 , Dim: cm 22. 5 x 52.5 .
Very nice B/W Aquatint representing a View of Toledo...
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16th Century Frans Hogenberg Figurative Prints
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Etching, Aquatint
Modon, Map from "Civitates Orbis Terrarum" - by F. Hogenberg - 1575
By Franz Hogenberg
Located in Roma, IT
Modon, from the collection Civitates Orbis Terrarum, Cologne, T. Graminaeus, 1572-1617.
Good conditions.
The “Civitates Orbis Terrarum” (Atlas of Cities of the World) was the second...
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16th Century Frans Hogenberg Figurative Prints
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Etching, Aquatint
Aden, Map from "Civitates Orbis Terrarum" - by F. Hogenberg - 1575
By Franz Hogenberg
Located in Roma, IT
Braun G., Hogenberg F., Aden, from the collection Civitates Orbis Terrarum, Cologne, T. Graminaeus, 1572-1617.
Good conditions except some stains on margins and a central fold.
The ...
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16th Century Frans Hogenberg Figurative Prints
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Etching, Aquatint
Goricum, Map from "Civitates Orbis Terrarum" - by F.Hogenberg - 1575
By Franz Hogenberg
Located in Roma, IT
"Goricum", from the collection "Civitates Orbis Terrarum", Cologne, T. Graminaeus, 1575.
The “Civitates Orbis Terrarum” (Atlas of Cities of the World) was the second oldest printe...
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16th Century Frans Hogenberg Figurative Prints
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Etching, Aquatint
Burdigala, Map from "Civitates Orbis Terrarum" - by F.Hogenberg - 1575
By Franz Hogenberg
Located in Roma, IT
"Burdigala", from the collection "Civitates Orbis Terrarum", Cologne, T. Graminaeus, 1575.
The “Civitates Orbis Terrarum” (Atlas of Cities of the World) was the second oldest prin...
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16th Century Frans Hogenberg Figurative Prints
Materials
Etching, Aquatint
Broversavia, Map from "Civitates Orbis Terrarum" - by F.Hogenberg - 1575
By Franz Hogenberg
Located in Roma, IT
"Broversavia", from the collection "Civitates Orbis Terrarum", Cologne, T. Graminaeus, 1575.
The “Civitates Orbis Terrarum” (Atlas of Cities of the World) was the second oldest pr...
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16th Century Frans Hogenberg Figurative Prints
Materials
Etching, Aquatint
Septa, Map from "Civitates Orbis Terrarum" - by F.Hogenberg - 1575
By Franz Hogenberg
Located in Roma, IT
"Septa", from the collection "Civitates Orbis Terrarum", Cologne, T. Graminaeus, 1575.
The “Civitates Orbis Terrarum” (Atlas of Cities of the World) was the second oldest printed ...
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16th Century Frans Hogenberg Figurative Prints
Materials
Etching, Aquatint
Quiloa, Map from "Civitates Orbis Terrarum" - by F.Hogenberg - 1575
By Franz Hogenberg
Located in Roma, IT
"Quiloa", from the collection "Civitates Orbis Terrarum", Cologne, T. Graminaeus, 1575.
The “Civitates Orbis Terrarum” (Atlas of Cities of the World) was the second oldest printed...
Category
16th Century Frans Hogenberg Figurative Prints
Materials
Etching, Aquatint
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