Merian's Plan of Piacenza Czechia The maps are both decorative

The maps are both decorative and detailed but

light waterstainging in upper margin towards end of the volume

engraved to illustrate the new aqueduct which supplied to water to Rome’s major port

their function and capacity ('not to be considered exhaustive') and a description of 'groups' and identifying 'group badges' organised by camp and category of prisoner

105 x 126 cm

Merian's Plan of Piacenza Czechia The maps are both decorativeThis plan of Piacenza was published by Merian and his heirs in various works, including the Itinerarium Italiae of 1640, the Archontologia cosmica and editions of the Theatrum Europaeum. Merian was born in Basel, but he learned his trade working for Johann Theodor de Bry in Frankfurt, and married de Brys daughter. His own business flourished: talented engravers who worked with him include Wenceslaus Hollar. After his death in 1650 the firm passed