Contemporary hand-colored engraving by Frans Hogenberg, Georg Braun, 1578
€375.00
This authentic antique print, measuring 49 cm × 35 cm , created by Frans Hogenberg, Georg Braun as a fine example of Contemporary hand-colored engraving work from the 16th Century (1500s).
Published by Braun and Hogenberg, it is preserved in Good condition and displays remarkable period craftsmanship.
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Brilium, Holandiae opp. ob Intestinum Batavicum Bellum is a decorative bird’s‑eye view of Den Briel in South Holland. Published around 1578 by Braun and Hogenberg in their celebrated Civitates Orbis Terrarum, the map captures the historical city and its surroundings with exceptional clarity. It includes Oostvoorne, Hellevoetsluis, Oudenhoorn, Nieuwland, and the nearby river Maas. The engraving features later handcolouring that enhances the lively detail and charm of this early city view.
This Den Briel antique map measures 35 x 49 cm and remains in good condition. The paper shows light age toning, minor reinforcement on the middle fold, and two tiny wormholes that hardly show. Collectors prize this Den Briel antique map for its rich colour, historical significance, and fine decorative quality. VAT: Margingoods, no VAT.
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Frans Hogenberg (1535–1590) was a Flemish-German painter, engraver, and mapmaker born in Mechelen, Flanders. He is notable for his detailed engravings and maps, especially his contributions to the first modern atlas, “Theatrum Orbis Terrarum,” published in 1570 in collaboration with Abraham Ortelius. Hogenberg’s studio was renowned for creating panoramic city views and historical event engravings, including depictions of battles, massacres, and royal ceremonies related to the turbulent period of the Eighty Years’ War. His prints served as important historical records and propaganda tools. Hogenberg also produced allegorical and metaphorical works, and his engraving of the cartographer Mercator remains iconic. After facing religious persecution as a Protestant, he was banished from the Netherlands and settled in Cologne, where he continued his artistic work. His legacy includes highly valued illustrations that blend art, history, and cartography.
The 16th century saw a strong growth in mapmaking and printmaking. Copperplate engraving revolutionized cartography, helping mapmakers create more detailed and accurate maps. At the same time, exploration, trade, and religious changes increased Europe’s need for reliable maps. Engravers cut designs into copper plates, inked them, and pressed paper to produce clear images. Afterward, artisans hand-colored many maps to enhance their appeal. This method replaced earlier woodcut printing, allowing finer lines and richer details. Influential figures like Marcantonio Raimondi and Gerardus Mercator contributed to this progress, sometimes collaborating or engraving their own maps.
Core innovators Abraham Ortelius, Gerard Mercator, and Jodocus Hondius blended science and art in their atlases. Their maps represented not only geography but also political power and cultural pride, supporting education and navigation. Today, maps from this period remain highly valued for their beauty and historical importance, inspiring future cartographical work and prized by collectors and museums worldwide.
| Dimensions | 49 × 35 cm |
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| Technique | Contemporary hand-colored engraving |
| Published by | Braun and Hogenberg |
| Publish Date | 1578 |
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Smaller prints are shipped in acid-free, flat protective packaging, while larger works are securely rolled and sent in a sturdy tube to preserve their condition.
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Our highest classification. These prints are clean, bright, and exceptionally well-preserved, featuring a strong and crisp image. No notable imperfections.
Prints in this condition show a clean, sharp image. Paper quality or margin size may vary slightly. Minor age-related characteristics, such as small wormholes, light toning, or tiny separations may be present depending on the print date.
No major imperfections. Any minor flaws or historical repairs are fully noted in the product description. Overall a well-preserved and collectible piece.
These prints show noticeable imperfections such as foxing, weaker image strength, or longer separations, but remain collectible. All visible characteristics are clearly described.
