Distance Chart for some places in Europe, Jan Luyken, Pieter van der Aa (I), Pieter van der Aa
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Distance Chart for some places in Europe, Jan Luyken, Pieter van der Aa (I), Pieter van der Aa
Distance Chart for some places in Europe, Jan Luyken, Pieter van der Aa (I), Pieter van der Aa (I), 1690
Liszt Collection of nineteenth-century engravings and images to browse and enjoy
Media ID 12716645
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1690 Amores Amoretti Cities Coat Compass Crown Crowned Cupids Distance Imperial Imperial Crown Instructions Jan Luyken Leiden Major Pieter Van Der Aa Places Poland Putti Spain Table Topping What Identifying
EDITORS COMMENTS
This print showcases a remarkable piece of historical artwork titled "Distance Chart for some places in Europe" created by Jan Luyken and Pieter van der Aa in 1690. The intricate design features a table adorned with compasses, cupids, amores, amoretti, and putti, all meticulously crafted to represent the diverse cultures and nations of Europe. The distance chart provides an invaluable resource for travelers during that era, identifying the distances between major cities across Germany, Spain, France, Italy, England, Poland, and the Netherlands. Topping this extraordinary composition is an imperial crown symbolizing power and authority. With its detailed instructions written in Dutch and French languages alongside the Pythagorean theorem table on one side of the chart's extreme coat of arms from Leiden University crowned with an imperial crown; this masterpiece truly stands out as a testament to both artistic skill and practical utility. Quint Lox has captured this stunning print from Liszt Collection flawlessly. As we gaze upon it today, we are transported back to a time when maps were not just tools but works of art that celebrated knowledge and exploration. This photograph invites us to appreciate the beauty found within historical artifacts while reminding us of our shared European heritage.
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