2. Merian, Matthäus

Antique Maps by Matthäus Merian (*1593 - †1650)

Matthäus Merian the Elder was born September 22nd, 1593 in Basel. He studied drawing and copper engraving from the engraver Friedrich Meyer in Zurich. 1619 he went to Frankfurt where he worked for the publisher Johann Theodor de Bry, whose daughter he married. He took over and completed the editions of Grand Voyages and Petit Voyages which de Bry started in 1590. Together with Martin Zeiller he produced the popular series of Topographia with total 21 volumes. The work was continued by his sons Matthäus the Younger and Caspar. Merian died June 19th, 1650 in Bad Schwalbach.
  • Merian, France, Lisieux, 1657: Lisieus

    Matthäus Merian:  Lisieus

    Caspar Merian, Frankfurt, 1657

    Beautiful cityview of Lisieux in departement Calvados. From M. Merian's "Topographiae Galliae".

    Lisieus
    1657 - Matthäus Merian
    10432

    Antique town view of Lisieux. Printed in Frankfurt by Caspar Merian in 1657.

    110,00 €
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  • Merian, France, Montfort-l Amaury, 1657: Montfort-L'Amaulery

    Matthäus Merian:  Montfort-L'Amaulery

    Caspar Merian, Frankfurt, 1657

    Nice cityview of Montfort-l'Amaury in departement Yvelines. From M. Merian's "Topographiae Galliae".

    Montfort-L'Amaulery
    1657 - Matthäus Merian
    10435

    Antique town view of Montfort-l'Amaury. Printed in Frankfurt by Caspar Merian in 1657.

    100,00 €
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  • Merian, France, Mortain, 1657: Mortaigne

    Matthäus Merian:  Mortaigne

    Caspar Merian, Frankfurt, 1657

    Large beautiful cityview of Mortain in departement Manche in the Normandy. From M. Merian's "Topographiae Galliae".

    Mortaigne
    1657 - Matthäus Merian
    10436

    Antique town view of Mortain. Printed in Frankfurt by Caspar Merian in 1657.

    120,00 €
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  • Merian, France, Chateau de Pont-de-l Arche, 1657: Chasteau du Pont: De L'Arche

    Matthäus Merian:  Chasteau du Pont: De L'Arche

    Caspar Merian, Frankfurt, 1657

    Copper engraved plan of the castle of Pont-de-l'Arche in departement Eure in the Normandy. From M. Merian's "Topographiae Galliae".

    Chasteau du Pont: De L'Arche
    1657 - Matthäus Merian
    10437

    Antique town view of the Chateau de Pont-de-l'Arche. Printed in Frankfurt by Caspar Merian in 1657.

    70,00 €
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  • Merian, France, Honfleur, 1657: Honnefleur

    Matthäus Merian:  Honnefleur

    Caspar Merian, Frankfurt, 1657

    Beautiful cityview of Honfleur a harbour commune in the Normandy. From M. Merian's "Topographiae Galliae".

    Honnefleur
    1657 - Matthäus Merian
    10439

    Antique town view of Honfleur. Printed in Frankfurt by Caspar Merian in 1657.

    80,00 €
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  • Merian, France, Evreux, Normandy, 1657: Eureux

    Matthäus Merian:  Eureux

    Caspar Merian, Frankfurt, 1657

    Beautiful cityview of Évreux in the Normandy. From M. Merian's "Topographiae Galliae".

    Eureux
    1657 - Matthäus Merian
    10441

    Antique town view of the Normandy, Evreux. Printed in Frankfurt by Caspar Merian in 1657.

    100,00 €
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  • Merian, France, Chateau Passy, Mantes-la-Jolie, 1657: Chasteau de Passy Sur Seine. Pres la Ville de Mante.

    Matthäus Merian:  Chasteau de Passy Sur Seine. Pres la Ville de Mante.

    Caspar Merian, Frankfurt, 1657

    Beautiful view of of the castle Passy close to Mantes-la-Jolie in France. From M. Merian's "Topographiae Galliae".

    Chasteau de Passy Sur Seine. Pres la Ville de Mante.
    1657 - Matthäus Merian
    10444

    Antique town view of Mantes-la-Jolie, Chateau Passy. Printed in Frankfurt by Caspar Merian in 1657.

    110,00 €
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  • Merian, France, Lyon, 1657: Prosp. du Palais et du Port Royal de Lion.

    Matthäus Merian:  Prosp. du Palais et du Port Royal de Lion.

    Caspar Merian, Frankfurt, 1657

    Beautiful view of the Palace and Port Royal in Lyon. From M. Merian's "Topographiae Galliae".

    Prosp. du Palais et du Port Royal de Lion.
    1657 - Matthäus Merian
    10448

    Antique town view of Lyon. Printed in Frankfurt by Caspar Merian in 1657.

    50,00 €
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  • Merian, France, Allier, Chateau de Bourbon l Archambaut, 1657: Prosp. dess Schlosses de Bourbon l'Archambaut

    Matthäus Merian:  Prosp. dess Schlosses de Bourbon l'Archambaut

    Caspar Merian, Frankfurt, 1657

    Beautiful view of the castle of Bourbon l'Archambaut in the department Allier. From M. Merian's "Topographiae Galliae".

    Prosp. dess Schlosses de Bourbon l'Archambaut
    1657 - Matthäus Merian
    10658

    Antique town view of the Chateau de Bourbon l'Archambaut, Allier. Printed in Frankfurt by Caspar Merian in 1657.

    85,00 €
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  • Merian, France, Bourges, 1657: Bituricum Ducatus Duche de Berri

    Matthäus Merian:  Bituricum Ducatus Duche de Berri

    Caspar Merian, Frankfurt, 1657

    Nice regional map of France showing the area around Bourges. From M. Merian's "Topographiae Galliae".

    Bituricum Ducatus Duche de Berri
    1657 - Matthäus Merian
    10682

    Antique map of Bourges. Printed in Frankfurt by Caspar Merian in 1657.

    110,00 €
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  • Merian, France, L Ilse-Bouchard, Ile d Oleron, 1657: l'Isle Bouchart / l'Isle d'Oleron

    Matthäus Merian:  l'Isle Bouchart / l'Isle d'Oleron

    Caspar Merian, Frankfurt, 1657

    Two beautiful views of L'Ilse-Bouchard with the river Vienne and the Island of Oleron on one sheet. From M. Merian's "Topographiae Galliae".

    l'Isle Bouchart / l'Isle d'Oleron
    1657 - Matthäus Merian
    10727

    Antique town view of Ile d'Oleron, L'Ilse-Bouchard. Printed in Frankfurt by Caspar Merian in 1657.

    140,00 €
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  • Merian, France, Mantes-la-Jolie, 1657: Mante

    Matthäus Merian:  Mante

    Caspar Merian, Frankfurt, 1657

    Beautiful view of Mantes-la-Jolie. From M. Merian's "Topographiae Galliae".

    Mante
    1657 - Matthäus Merian
    10728

    Antique town view of Mantes-la-Jolie. Printed in Frankfurt by Caspar Merian in 1657.

    90,00 €
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  • Merian, France, Lyon, 1657: Chasteau de Moulins en Bourbonois / Maison de Vimy. Pres de Lyon

    Matthäus Merian:  Chasteau de Moulins en Bourbonois / Maison de Vimy. Pres de Lyon

    Caspar Merian, Frankfurt, 1657

    Two views of Lyon on one sheet. Showing the "Maison de Vimy" and the chateau de Moulins. From M. Merian's "Topographiae Galliae".

    Chasteau de Moulins en Bourbonois / Maison de Vimy. Pres de Lyon
    1657 - Matthäus Merian
    10733

    Antique town view of Lyon. Printed in Frankfurt by Caspar Merian in 1657.

    30,00 €
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  • Merian, France, Lyon, 1657: Chast. de St. Piere en Lion / Belle Cour de Lion

    Matthäus Merian:  Chast. de St. Piere en Lion / Belle Cour de Lion

    Caspar Merian, Frankfurt, 1657

    Two views of Lyon on one sheet. Showing the chateau de St. Pierre and the square Bellecour. From M. Merian's "Topographiae Galliae".

    Chast. de St. Piere en Lion / Belle Cour de Lion
    1657 - Matthäus Merian
    10734

    Antique town view of Lyon. Printed in Frankfurt by Caspar Merian in 1657.

    45,00 €
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  • Merian, France, Chateau-Renard, 1657: Chasteau Regnard

    Matthäus Merian:  Chasteau Regnard

    Caspar Merian, Frankfurt, 1657

    Beautiful view of Château-Renard in the Departement Loiret. From M. Merian's "Topographiae Galliae".

    Chasteau Regnard
    1657 - Matthäus Merian
    10735

    Antique town view of Chateau-Renard. Printed in Frankfurt by Caspar Merian in 1657.

    70,00 €
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  • Merian, France, Chartres, 1657: Chartres

    Matthäus Merian:  Chartres

    Caspar Merian, Frankfurt, 1657

    Copper engraved fortification plan of Chartres in departement Eure in the Normandy. From M. Merian's "Topographiae Galliae".

    Chartres
    1657 - Matthäus Merian
    10736

    Antique map of Chartres. Printed in Frankfurt by Caspar Merian in 1657.

    40,00 €
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  • Merian, France, Chartres, Vendee, 1657: La Garnache

    Matthäus Merian:  La Garnache

    Caspar Merian, Frankfurt, 1657

    Copper engraved fortification plan of La Garnache in departement Vendée. From M. Merian's "Topographiae Galliae".

    La Garnache
    1657 - Matthäus Merian
    10737

    Antique map of Vendee, Chartres. Printed in Frankfurt by Caspar Merian in 1657.

    45,00 €
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  • Merian, France, Lyon, Charite, 1657: Hospital de la Charité de la Ville de Lyon

    Matthäus Merian:  Hospital de la Charité de la Ville de Lyon

    Caspar Merian, Frankfurt, 1657

    Beautiful view of Lyons hospital Charité. From M. Merian's "Topographiae Galliae".

    Hospital de la Charité de la Ville de Lyon
    1657 - Matthäus Merian
    10741

    Antique town view of Charite, Lyon. Printed in Frankfurt by Caspar Merian in 1657.

    90,00 €
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  • Merian, France, Lorraine, Saarland, 1628: Lotharingia Ducatus, Vulgo Lorraine.

    Matthäus Merian:  Lotharingia Ducatus, Vulgo Lorraine.

    J.L. Gottfried, Frankfurt, 1628

    Nice copper engraved map of Lorraine in north-east France by M. Merian. Covering the area around Metz, Nancy and Sarrebruck. With one coat of arms. From Gottfried's "Archontologica Cosmica".

    Lotharingia Ducatus, Vulgo Lorraine.
    1628 - Matthäus Merian
    10476

    Antique map of Saarland, Lorraine. Printed in Frankfurt by J.L. Gottfried in 1628.

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  • Merian, Holy Land, Jerusalem, 1638: Ierusalem

    Matthäus Merian:  Ierusalem

    Frankfurt, 1638

    View of Jerusalem from the east, with a 24-point key in German at bottom. Copper engraving from Matthaeus Merian.

    Ierusalem
    1638 - Matthäus Merian
    10070

    Antique town view of Jerusalem. Printed in Frankfurt in the year 1638.

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  • Merian, Switzerland, 1638: Die Eydtgnoschafft Pünten und Wallis Helvetia cum Confinijs.

    Matthäus Merian:  Die Eydtgnoschafft Pünten und Wallis Helvetia cum Confinijs.

    M. Merian, Frankfurt, 1638

    Detailed engraved map of entire Switzerland with Liechtenstein after Hans Conrad Geiger. With three cartouchs and 33 city coat of arms in the upper right corner. From "Neuwe Archontologia Cosmica"...

    Die Eydtgnoschafft Pünten und Wallis Helvetia cum Confinijs.
    1638 - Matthäus Merian
    10587

    Antique map of Switzerland. Printed in Frankfurt by M. Merian in 1638.

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  • Merian, Poland, Gdansk, 1640: Abbildung der Schwedischen Schantz auff dem Weysselstrom in Preußen gelegen. Anno 1626.

    Matthäus Merian:  Abbildung der Schwedischen Schantz auff dem Weysselstrom in Preußen gelegen. Anno 1626.

    Frankfurt, circa 1640

    Birdeye view of fortification at Vistula river close to Gdansk. With inset map of Baltic Sea around Gdansk. Copper engraving from Theatrum Europaeum of Matthaeus Merian.

    Abbildung der Schwedischen Schantz auff dem Weysselstrom in Preußen...
    1640 - Matthäus Merian
    10072

    Coloured map of Gdansk. Printed in Frankfurt circa 1640.

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  • Merian, Switzerland, Baden, 1640: Baden Im Argöw. Baden Argoiae

    Matthäus Merian:  Baden Im Argöw. Baden Argoiae

    M. Merian, Frankfurt, circa 1640

    Nice cityview of Baden by M. Merian. From "Topographia Helvetiae" by Matthaeus Merian printed and published in Frankfurt.

    Baden Im Argöw. Baden Argoiae
    1640 - Matthäus Merian
    11090

    Antique town view of Baden. Printed in Frankfurt by M. Merian circa 1640.

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  • Merian, Switzerland, St. Gallen, 1640: S. Gallen.

    Matthäus Merian:  S. Gallen.

    M. Merian, Frankfurt, circa 1640

    Nice cityview of St. Gallen by M. Merian. From "Topographia Helvetiae" by Matthaeus Merian printed and published in Frankfurt.

    S. Gallen.
    1640 - Matthäus Merian
    11091

    Antique town view of St. Gallen. Printed in Frankfurt by M. Merian circa 1640.

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