Map of Ancient Rimini by Georg Braun and Frans Hogenberg

The map of ancient Rimini by Georg Braun and Frans Hogenberg is a finely colored view taken from the celebrated atlas "Civitates Orbis Terrarum," published in Cologne starting in 1572. This representation shows the city from a bird's-eye perspective, highlighting with great care urban details, fortifications, and the port, with two ships in the foreground underscoring the historical importance of maritime trade for Rimini. Braun and Hogenberg's work combines rigorous topographical precision and refined engraving art, offering a historical document of great aesthetic and cultural value.

Part of a monumental editorial project that collects over 546 views of cities from across the known world in the 16th century, the Rimini map stands out for its chromatic vibrancy and its ability to capture the essence of urban life of the era. The text accompanying the engraving, written in Latin by Braun, describes the historical, geographical, and economic aspects of the city, making this map a valuable tool for scholars, collectors, and enthusiasts of antique cartography and urban history.

Unique quality material

Print on handmade Amalfi paper
Sheet size: 40 x 30 cm
With frame: 43 x 33 cm
Material: work printed on very high quality handmade Amalfi paper with deckled edges
Frame: Light brown beech wood and handmade wood pulp