London Londen Londinium - a panoramic bird's eye view cityscape print by Engelbrecht, 1720 art poster canvas map gift

London Londen Londinium - a panoramic bird's eye view cityscape print by Engelbrecht, 1720 art poster canvas map giftLondinum Londen London an extremely rare early copperplate engraved panorama of London as seen from the South Bank. View to the City of London showing Wren's St Paul Cathedral, Monument and Old London Bridge, with Latin key to the buildings below. Drawn by Friedrich B. Werner, engraved by Johann G. Ringle and published by M. Engelbrecht in Augsburg, Germany in 1720. Martin Engelbrecht (1684 1756, Augsburg) was a German Baroque engraver and publisher.

Londinum Londen London - an extremely rare early copperplate engraved panorama of London as seen from the South Bank. View to the City of London showing Wren's St Paul Cathedral, Monument and Old London Bridge, with Latin key to the buildings below. Drawn by Friedrich B. Werner, engraved by Johann G. Ringle and published by M. Engelbrecht in Augsburg, Germany in 1720.

Martin Engelbrecht (1684 - 1756, Augsburg) was a German Baroque engraver and publisher.

Friedrich Bernard Werner (1690-1776), was a German-born civil engineer, trained in Nice, who went on to become an accomplished copper-plate engraver, interested in subjects of cityscapes, monuments, churches, and public works. During the mid-18th century Werner travelled extensively in Central Europe documenting the architecture of its most prominent cities.

This poster is a high quality "giclée" reproduction of a restored antique original, custom-printed on Standard Single-weight Matt Coated art paper 140gsm or  Heavyweight Matt Coated art paper 230gsm (more of a thin card density), or superb Epson Matt Canvas 320gsm, according to your choice. We use the latest UltraChromeHDX pigment inks which guarantee 60 years of colour  permanence (up to 200 years fade-proof for colour prints).  This poster is suitable for mounting and framing, as well as direct display on a wall.

This high-resolution, museum-grade fine art print is produced from a unique restored image. Printed on premium archival-quality art paper or canvas, it makes a striking addition to any interior as wall décor or a poster, and a memorable gift for lovers of antique and vintage maps, collectors of historic prints, historians, and explorers. Almost indistinguishable from the original Georgian engraving, it adds character and interest to a study, library, or office wall. It also makes a thoughtful gift for all occasions, including Christmas, Valentine's Day, Easter, and Father's or Mother's Day.