Authentic Antique City Map of Arnhem – Lodovico Guicciardini (ca. 1612) – Framed (44.5 x 38 cm)

Travel back to 17th-century Arnhem
Imagine the streets of Arnhem in early 1612. The city is still a proud fortress on the Rhine, surrounded by mighty ramparts and gates. With this beautiful copper engraving by the renowned Italian historian Lodovico Guicciardini, you bring a tangible piece of history right into your home.

Craftsmanship from above
This city plan, rendered in a detailed bird's-eye view, shows the Gelderland capital in all its glory. The engraving is titled "Arnhemium Gelriae in Ripa Rheni Opp." (Arnhem, a city in Gelderland on the banks of the Rhine). From the churches to the smallest houses within the walls, the precision of the copper engraving on authentic handmade paper remains admirable even centuries later.

Presentation & Options
The engraving is currently beautifully presented in a stylish, dark wooden frame with a matching mat. The frame measures 44.5 x 38 cm, making it an ideal size for a prominent place in a study, hallway, or classic interior.

Because we understand that collectors sometimes have specific wishes, we offer flexibility: the map is supplied framed as standard to optimally protect the engraving, but upon request, the engraving can also be removed from the frame for shipping or personal framing.

Specifications:

• Creator: Lodovico Guicciardini (1521–1589)
• Date: Circa 1612
• Technique: Authentic copper engraving
• Frame dimensions: 44.5 cm wide x 38 cm high
• Condition: Excellent antiquarian condition with its historic character preserved.

Did you know? The influence of Lodovico Guicciardini

It is fascinating to think that this detailed map of Arnhem was created through the eyes of an Italian. Lodovico Guicciardini (1521–1589) was a member of a distinguished Florentine family who settled in the bustling city of Antwerp. From this global city, he wrote his masterpiece: 'Descrittione di tutti i Paesi Bassi' (Description of all the Netherlands).

Why this source is so important:

• The first 'Lonely Planet': Guicciardini’s work was the standard reference in the 16th and 17th centuries for anyone who wanted to know more about the Low Countries. It was exceptionally popular and was translated into numerous languages.
• A window into the Golden Age: Thanks to his accurate accounts and maps, we have today a crystal-clear picture of what cities like Arnhem looked like before the major modern expansions.
• Artistic craftsmanship: The maps in his books were often engraved by the very best craftsmen of the time, which explains the refined lines on this copper engraving.

When you purchase this map, you are therefore not just buying a city plan, but a page from one of Europe's most influential history books.

Product information supplement (about the frame):

Customization and Presentation
The engraving is currently professionally presented in a wooden frame measuring 44.5 x 38 cm. We have chosen to have the map framed because this offers the fragile copper engraving the best protection and the object is immediately ready to hang.

Your wish is our priority:

• Frame included: We supply this object as pictured as standard.
• Without frame: Do you have your own frame or would you prefer to receive the engraving loose (for example for international shipping or personal preference)? Upon request, we will remove the engraving from the frame free of charge. Please feel free to indicate this with your order.
• Photo: Would you like to receive photos of the engraving out of the frame? This is also possible upon request.