Skip to main content
Want more images or videos?
Request additional images or videos from the seller
1 of 10

Italian Parchment Map of the City of Pisa Dated, 1640

About the Item

An antique map of the Tuscan city of Pisa engraved for The 'Itinerarium Italiæ Nov-antiquæ' by Matthäus Merian the Elder and printed in 1640. The original paper from 1640 is well preserved. We have expertly mounted the map here in Florence to protect it. The city is depicted from a bird's eye view using extraordinarily beautiful detailed engraving which captures every detail within the ancient cities walls. In Pisa: Detail of Piazza del Duomo with the Leaning Tower, the Arsenale built where the Arno leaves the city and the large vegetable garden areas that surround the city's medieval walls. This ancient print of Pisa includes a legend and the coat of arms of the maritime city. Matthäus Merian the Elder (1593-1650) was a Swiss engraver born in Basel who worked in Frankfurt and illustrated many publications from the late sixteenth century. We also have a map of Lucca by Matthäus Merian the Elder and printed in 1640 available for sale. We recommend framing these pieces under glass to preserve them for another 400 years. Dimensions: Uniform Mount: H43cm X W55cm Map Pisa: H26cm X W34cm.
  • Creator:
    Matthäus Merian the Elder (Author)
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 10.63 in (27 cm)Width: 15.36 in (39 cm)Depth: 0.4 in (1 cm)
  • Materials and Techniques:
  • Place of Origin:
  • Period:
    1640-1649
  • Date of Manufacture:
    1640
  • Condition:
  • Seller Location:
    Florence, IT
  • Reference Number:
    1stDibs: LU8425233750062

More From This Seller

View All
Set of 4 1970s Italian Vintage Christmas Baubles
Located in Florence, Tuscany
A set of four beautifully coloured 1960s/1970s vintage glass Christmas tree baubles. These pieces are incredibly colourful and fragile. D...
Category

Vintage 1970s Toys and Dolls

Materials

Art Glass

Set of 6 Octagonal `970s Italian Aperitivo Glasses
Located in Florence, Tuscany
A pretty set of 1980s high ball aperitivo glasses. With a square base they fan into an eight sided shape at the top. Found in Florence, in good condition.
Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Pitchers

Materials

Glass, Art Glass, Blown Glass

1970s Set of Three Minitaure Italian Vases
Located in Florence, Tuscany
A delightful set of 1970s miniature vases. The largest vase is in lilac and the two smaller in pale blue glass with original sticker still in place. All in good condition. Dimension...
Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Vases

Materials

Crystal

Set of 1970s Italian Glass Lilac Gelato Bowls
Located in Florence, Tuscany
Quite possibly the prettiest way to eat ice cream or fruit salad. Classic 1970s pale lilac glass Italian Gelato bowls. I have left the original price stic...
Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Sheffield and Silverplate

Materials

Glass

Pair of 17th Century Italian Travertine Mantles
Located in Florence, Tuscany
A pair of 300 year old travertine mantles salvaged from a 17th century church in Le Marche. The stone is absolutely beautiful and the pieces have aged allowing for us still to see th...
Category

Antique 17th Century Italian Abstract Sculptures

Materials

Travertine

Set of Three 1970s Romeo Rega Italian Photo Frames
By Romeo Rega
Located in Florence, Tuscany
A delightful and hard to come by set of three Romeo Rega 1970s photo frames. Each frame uses his iconic brass and white metal inlay. All in good condition, Small: H14cm x W14cm / Lo...
Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Picture Frames

Materials

Silver, Brass

You May Also Like

Antique Map of the Maluku Islands by Blaeu, c.1640
Located in Langweer, NL
Antique map titled 'Moluccae Insulae Celeberrimae'. Decorative map of the Maluku Islands, also known as the Moluccas or the Spice Islands. Inset of the island of Bachian (Batjan) in ...
Category

Antique 17th Century Maps

Materials

Paper

Original Antique Map of the Northern Part of Scotland, circa 1640
Located in Langweer, NL
The antique map, titled 'Scotiae pars septentrionalis,' depicts the northern part of Scotland. Crafted by Hondius around 1640, this map is a historical treasure showcasing the geogra...
Category

Antique Mid-17th Century Maps

Materials

Paper

Antique Map of the Region of Bourbonnais by Janssonius, circa 1640
Located in Langweer, NL
Antique map titled 'Bourbonois - Borbonium Ducatus'. Old map of the former region of Bourbonnais, France. It includes the cities of Bourbon, Moulins, Charenton, Brulles, Varennes and...
Category

Antique Mid-17th Century Maps

Materials

Paper

Antique Map of the Region of Blois by Janssonius, 'circa 1640'
By Johannes Janssonius
Located in Langweer, NL
Antique map titled 'Description du Blaisois'. Old map of the region of Blois, France. It shows the city of Blois, Amboise, the Loire River and more. Published by J. Janssonius, circa...
Category

Antique Mid-17th Century Maps

Materials

Paper

Antique Map of the Course of the Rhine River by Blaeu, circa 1640
Located in Langweer, NL
Antique map titled 'Rhenus Fluviorum Europae celeberrimus, cum Mosa, Mosella, et reliquis, in illum se exonerantibus, fluminibus'. Beautiful map of the course of the Rhine River...
Category

Antique Mid-17th Century Maps

Materials

Paper

Decorative Map of the Spice Islands in the Mollucas, Indonesia, ca.1640
Located in Langweer, NL
Antique map titled 'Moluccae Insulae Celeberrimae'. Decorative map of the Spice Islands. Inset of the Island of Bachian (Batjan) in an elaborate frame as well as a Moluccan couple in the lower right corner in Europeanized native dress. Artists and Engravers: Willem Janszoon Blaeu (1571-1638) was a prominent Dutch geographer and publisher. Born the son of a herring merchant, Blaeu chose not fish but mathematics and astronomy for his focus. He studied with the famous Danish astronomer Tycho...
Category

Antique 1640s Maps

Materials

Paper

Recently Viewed

View All