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Antique Map of the City of Visby 'Sweden' by F. Hogenberg, 1598

$2,315.65
$2,894.5620% Off
£1,735.72
£2,169.6520% Off
€1,960
€2,45020% Off
CA$3,181.31
CA$3,976.6320% Off
A$3,551.63
A$4,439.5420% Off
CHF 1,861
CHF 2,326.2520% Off
MX$43,475.42
MX$54,344.2720% Off
NOK 23,634.72
NOK 29,543.4020% Off
SEK 22,284.54
SEK 27,855.6720% Off
DKK 14,920.24
DKK 18,650.2920% Off

About the Item

This is a wonderful bird's-eye plan/view of the oldest city in Sweden. Visby, the largest city on the island of Gotland was an important Viking city and the main centre of the Hanseatic League in the Baltic from the 12th-14th century. The characteristic ringwall (Ringmuren) and protected harbour are well depicted. A key at bottom provides the locations of the major buildings. Rare original map of the 16th century - professionally framed.
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 23.04 in (58.5 cm)Width: 27.96 in (71 cm)Depth: 0.99 in (2.5 cm)
  • Materials and Techniques:
  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    1598
  • Condition:
    Good condition, frame included (some minor defects). Please study image carefully.
  • Seller Location:
    Langweer, NL
  • Reference Number:
    Seller: BG-071941stDibs: LU3054328313442

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