Oxonium nobile Angliae oppidum Septenrionalem . . . [and] Vindesorium celeberrimum Angliae castrum locus amoeniÃ?imus aedificia magnifica . . .

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• ARTIST: Braun and Hogenberg

• MEDIUM: Copper plate engraving,

  DATE: 1575-1612

• EDITION SIZE: Image size 14 x 19" (36 x 48.5 cm)

• DESCRIPTION: Two panoramic views on one sheet. The upper view is of Oxford with Windsor Castle shown below. This view appeared in Braun & Hogenberg's "Civitates Orbis Theatrum," considered the most famous atlas of city views published in the 16th century.<br><br> Engraved by Frans Hogenberg after drawings made in England by Georg Hoefnagel.<br><br> The upper view shows Oxford from the south, across the Isis or River Thames. The city’s skyline is tightly packed with college spires, towers and dominated by the pointed steeple of St. Mary’s and the square tower of what is now Magdalen College.<br><br> The lower view shows the grand Palace of “Vindesorium” or Windsor.<br><br> Commentary by Braun: "Windsor is a royal castle in England, which, so it is believed, was first built in the time of King Arthur and extended by King Edward III, who added many new buildings. It is situated on a charming hill, eight miles from the capital of London. It is 410 paces from the Thames, which changes its course here from south to north. The castle is surrounded by an unbelievably charming and broad plain.”<br><br> German text on verso.

• ADDITIONAL INFO:

• CONDITION: Good condition save for some overall time toning and damp staining of the paper. Small area of image loss along centerfold. Original hand coloring.

• REFERENCE: Van der Krogt 4

• CATEGORIES: Maps