Paintings, Prints & Drawings — 1670
Abbilding der Statt London, sambt dem erschrocklichen brandt daselsten fo 4 tagen lange gewehrt hatt
This engraving, printed in Frankfurt in 1670, shows a view of the Great Fire of London, taken from Southwark. The City is almost completely obscured by flames and smoke. The artist is Matthaus Merian the Younger (1621-1687). It demonstrates the continuing interest in the fire throughout Europe.
- Category:
- Paintings, Prints & Drawings
- Object ID:
- A13757
- Object name:
- Abbilding der Statt London, sambt dem erschrocklichen brandt daselsten fo 4 tagen lange gewehrt hatt
- Object type:
- Artist/Maker:
- Merian, Matthaus the Younger
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- Production date:
- 1670
- Material:
paper, ink
- Measurements/duration:
- H 240 mm, W 358 mm (paper)
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- Record quality:
- 100%
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- Owner Status & Credit:
Permanent collection
- Copyright holder:
digital image © London Museum
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