Map of Vienna

Deutsche Grafik 1500–1563, 1552

This is a drawing of an old city map. The map depicts an aerial view of a walled city with a network of streets and various buildings, surrounded by fortifications and a water body. The walls have bastions and gates along the perimeter. The map is bordered with decorative elements such as compasses, emblems, and illustrated scrollwork in each corner. The detailed drawing suggests attention to geographical features, city layout, and adornments, making it both a functional map and an art piece.
Artista
Deutsche Grafik 1500–1563
Datazione
1552
Tipologia
Stampa
Tecnica
etching with hand coloring on laid paper [made up of 6 parts mounted on cloth and folded]
Dimensioni
81,9 × 85,4 cm
Collezione
National Gallery of Art, Washington
Licenza
Pubblico dominio, CC0

Descrizione dell’immagine

This is a drawing of an old city map. The map depicts an aerial view of a walled city with a network of streets and various buildings, surrounded by fortifications and a water body. The walls have bastions and gates along the perimeter. The map is bordered with decorative elements such as compasses, emblems, and illustrated scrollwork in each corner. The detailed drawing suggests attention to geographical features, city layout, and adornments, making it both a functional map and an art piece.

Deutsche Grafik 1500–1563