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Antique town view of the Siege of Ilza. Printed in Nuremberg in the year 1697.
Reference 10272
Description
Attractive copper engraved view of the siege of Ilza (Iłża) a small town in Masovian Voivodeship, Poland during the war with Sweden in 1656. From the famous chronicle of Baron von Pufendorf.
Details
| Cartographer | Samuel Baron von Pufendorf |
| Title | Yltze |
| Publisher, Year | Nuremberg, 1697 |
| Plate Size | 21.5 x 34.5 cm (8.5 x 13.6 inches) |
| Sheet Size | 36.8 x 43.0 cm (14.5 x 16.9 inches) |
Condition
Very good and fresh impression. Strong print with visible plate mark on chained line paper.
Cartographer
Baron Samuel von Pufendorf was born January 8th, 1632 as a son of Lutheran pastor in Dorfchemnitz, Saxony. He was a professor of law 1661 in Heidelberg, State Secretary 1677 in Stockholm and historian 1688 in Berlin. 1694 he was given the title Baron by King Carl Gustav of Sweden. His most impressive publication was Sieben Buecher Von denen Thaten Carl Gustavs Koenigs in Schweden with beautiful copper engravings showing military scenes, bird's-eye view and plans of fortified towns. He died October 26th, 1694 in Berlin.
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Samuel Baron von Pufendorf: Yltze.
Antique town view of the Siege of Ilza. Printed in Nuremberg in the year 1697.
