Roma Antiqua

Engraved bird's-eye view of ancient Rome on a Royal sheet. Example of the first state of two, before the address of Carlo Losi.

Title and key to principal buildings set at upper left, dedication in scrolled cartouche suromounted by the arms of the Holy Roman Emperor, Ferdinand II (Habsburg), dedicated by his councillor, Johann Vincentio.

Little is known about Geert van Schayk save that he was active as a publisher between 1620 and 1635. (See A.J. van der Aa Biographisch woordenboek der Nederlanden , XVII, p. 230).

A fine impression, printed on contemporary laid paper, with margins, repaired areas and paper fold visible on verso, otherwise good condition. Rare.

Bibliografia
Arrigoni-Bertarelli (1930): p. 8, n. 76; Christie’s (1998): n. 1033; Ganado (1994): p. 171, n. 117 e p. 213, n. 52; Frutaz (1962): p. 73, n. XXVIII, Tav. 62; Hülsen (1915): VIIId, pp. 56, nn. 42-43; Scaccia Scarafoni (1939): p. 31, n. 28.