Mantua by Georg Braun and Frans Hogenberg

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 The bird’s-eye view of Mantua, taken from the Civitates Orbis Terrarum atlas by Georg Braun and Frans Hogenberg, offers a detailed representation of the city situated in the middle of a lake, with a plain and the Alps visible in the background. Mantua, founded by the Etruscans in the 6th century BC, has a long history marked by various rulers during the migration period. From 1328 to 1708, it was governed by the Gonzaga family, whose main residence, the Palazzo Ducale, is clearly visible in the engraving near the San Giorgio bridge. An important cultural symbol of the city is the Camera degli Sposi, adorned with frescoes by Andrea Mantegna, a great Renaissance artist.

The Civitates Orbis Terrarum is considered the greatest and most important atlas of town plans and urban views of the 16th century, begun in 1572 as a supplement to Abraham Ortelius’s atlas. Edited by Georg Braun and mainly engraved by Frans Hogenberg, it includes over 546 views of cities from around the known world at the time, created by more than 100 artists and topographers. This monumental work provides an extraordinary testimony of urban life at the end of the 16th century, often featuring unique or extremely rare views, ranging from major capitals to small villages.

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Product Specifications:
Print: (260 g/m²) with a brilliant white gloss finish
Mounting board: White, 45° bevel cut
Size: 80 x 60 cm
Material: Acrylic glass and wooden frame