LE PLAN DE LA VILLE, CITE, VNIVERSITE FAVXBOVRGS DE PARIS AVEC LA DESCRIPTION DE SON ANTIQVITE
Translated to English: MAP OF THE
CITY, CITE, FAUXBOURGS UNIVERSITY OF PARIS WITH THE DESCRIPTION OF ITS
ANTIQVITY (1630)
Very Detailed Wall Poster Graphic
Engraving Map, signed artwork by Melchior
Tavernier 1630 date. / D. Derveaux – Edit. (Editions
d'Art Daniel Derveaux)
The poster approx.
size measures: 22”
x 16” inch
A historic
district of Paris, France. The Faubourg has long been
known as the favourite home of the French high class nobility and
hosts many aristocrats.
This
artistic vintage reproduction of an antique map was made using semi-modern
graphic procedures, but obtaining the results found in the antique copperplate
engraving technique, as one can easily find out by lightly rubbing his/her
finger on the map. This map, which is an exact reproduction of the original
antique, is handcrafted process printed on special cotton paper panels making
it a truly unique piece, nearly worthy of the original old print.
Believed this print was
reproduced in Florence-Italy circa late 1970’s or early 1980’s. Came from our
old family stored collection.
This
ancient/historical map plan of Paris by
Melchoir Tavernier is a modified and updated version of one earlier produced by
Matthias Merian (1593–1650) in 1615.
Tavernier
decorated his plan with a scheme of vignettes depicting the notion of social
hierarchy. Above the title is a gallery of individual scenes framed by arcades.
The King, Louis XIII (1601–43), is depicted at the far left of the gallery, and
his Queen Anne of Austria (1601–66), is at far right. Between them are men and
women of Paris, differentiated by their social status.
Tavernier’s map was published first in 1625, after Louis XIII had
quashed a major Huguenot rebellion, and again in 1628 and finally this one in 1630.
In Great - Excellent Vintage
Condition! Please see the attached photos:
There is no damage! It
has never been framed or displayed.
THE ATTACHED PICTURES ARE TO BE CONSIDERED AS PART OF THE
DESCRIPTION. PLEASE REVIEW THEM FOR A BETTER IDEA OF CONDITION / DESCRIPTION
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