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Prospect der Statt Candia - Antique map

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Heraklion (Crete). "Prospect der Statt Candia". Orig. copperplate engraving, Merian, Theatrum Europaeum, ca. 1670. A depiction of naval battle near Heraklion with many ships in the foreground and two inset fortification plans ("Sabionira" and "St. Andrae"). One view and 2 plans printed from one desk. 30,5:38 cm.

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Merian, Caspar

Merian

Frankfurt am Main

1670

Heraklion (Crete). "Prospect der Statt Candia". Orig. copperplate engraving, Merian, Theatrum Europaeum, ca. 1670. A depiction of naval battle near Heraklion with many ships in the foreground and two inset fortification plans ("Das Vollwerck Sabionira" and "... St. Andrae"). One view and 2 plans printed from one desk. 30,5:38 cm (12 x 15 inch.).

Well preserved. - Heraklion or Iraklion is the largest city and the administrative capital of the island of Crete. - One general view and two plans of the cities during the Cretan War (1645-1669).

Tags: Antique map, Antique maps, Old maps, Iraklion, Heraklion, Crete, Prospect der Statt Candia, Merain, 1670, copper-engraving, Theatrum Europaeum, Cretan War