Matthäus Merian (1593-1650)

VIEW OF 6 GERMAN CITIES FROM TOPOGRAPHIA GERMANIAE

1643-1653
Binnigheim (Bönnigheim). Copperplate on paper, 8,6x14 cm. From Topographia Sueviae, Frankfurt am Mein 1643. Vestung Benfelden (Benfeld). Copperplate on paper, 29x18,7 cm. From Topographia Alsatiae, Frankfurt 1643. Embser Bad (Bad Ems). Copperplate on paper, 19,7x31,1 cm. From Topographia Hassiae, Frankfurt 1646. The upper edge is trimmed along the fold - approximately 1 cm into the printing area. Neustatt Magdeburgk (Magdeburg). Copperplate on paper, 14,3x39 cm. From Topographia Saxoniae Inferioris, Frankfurt 1653. Closter und Flecken Lamsspring Im Stifft Hildesheim (Lampringe). Copperplate on paper, 20,5x32,4 cm. From Topographia Saxoniae Inferioris, Frankfurt 1653. Stättlein Wettien An der Saale (Wettin). Copperplate on paper, 20,1x39,1 cm. Marked lower center "Casp. Merian fecit" (engraved by Kaspar Merian, 1627-1686, son of M. Merian the older). From Topographia Saxoniae Inferioris, Frankfurt 1653. Restored in fold. Some sheets with slightly yellowed or stained paper.