Original antique copper engraving, hand coloured.
“ LEYDEN - ANNO 1659.”
Panorama from the east to the west of the city Leiden.
Top left the coat of arms of the state Holland, on the right the coat of arms of Leiden.
Under legenda of 21 names of churches and towers.
From: Topographia Germaniae Inferioris.
By: CASPAR MERIAN - Frankfurt am Main – ANNO 1659
Copper engraving, two sheets, together 21 x 63.2 cm.
Framed in coloured passe partout and frame of mahogany.
Height: 42,5 cm. (16,7 inches.)
Width: 84 cm. (33,1 inches.)