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Huy (Huum) Cityscape 1574: Historical Copper Engraving by Braun & Hogenberg
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Title: Huum opp. condrusorum caput (...) Anno partae salutis 1574.
**Type:** Print (Colored Copper Engraving)
**Year:** Circa 1580
**Technique:** Colored Copper Engraving
**Medium:** Handmade Paper
**Subject:** Cityscape of Huy (Huum)
**Verso:** Contains Latin text
Detailed Description:
This colored copper engraving depicts the city of Huy (Huum), considered the head of the Condroz region, and dated to the year 1574. Created by Braun & Hogenberg around 1580, this print is part of their famous collection of cityscapes.
Visual Elements:
- **City View:** A detailed representation of Huy with its buildings, fortifications, and surrounding landscape.
- **Foreground Activities:** Shows figures in contemporary clothing, including a family and individuals carrying goods, depicting daily life.
- **Decorative Coats of Arms:** Displays heraldic symbols at the top, likely representing the city or important families.
- **Title Banner:** Contains the Latin title and inscription about Huy.
- **Latin Inscription:** Provides historical context and information about the city.
Condition:
- **Thin Spots:** There are a few thin spots on the image, indicating some wear or minor damage over time.
- **Coloring:** The print is hand-colored, enhancing the visual depiction of the city's architecture and landscape.
- **Verso Text:** The back of the print features text in Latin, offering additional historical and geographical context.
Significance:
This print is an important historical document that offers a glimpse into the city of Huy in the late 16th century. The work of Braun & Hogenberg is renowned for its detailed and accurate cityscapes, making this piece valuable for both its artistic and historical significance. The Latin text on the verso adds depth to the visual representation, providing context and enhancing the viewer's understanding of the city's past.
- Dimensions:Height: 16.19 in (41.1 cm)Width: 20.48 in (52 cm)Depth: 0.01 in (0.2 mm)
- Materials and Techniques:Paper,Engraved
- Period:
- Date of Manufacture:circa 1574
- Condition:This engraving of Huy has a few thin spots, indicating minor wear and some light offset. The hand-coloring enhances the cityscape's detail, showing vibrant urban and rural scenes. Verso Latin tex. Overall, it remains well-preserved.
- Seller Location:Langweer, NL
- Reference Number:Seller: BG-13526-21stDibs: LU3054340540872
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