Antique 17th Century Copperplate Engraving Marburg Germany "Marpurg" Lemon Gold Frame

Antique 17th-Century Copperplate Engraving: "Marpurg" (Marburg, Germany)

Framed in Antique Lemon Gold Gilt

An original 17th-century copperplate engraved prospect of Marburg, Germany, titled in plate as "Marpurg". Detailed panoramic town view capturing the historic hilltop castle, parish church, town fortifications, and the River Lahn, likely after Merian or Dilich. Housed in a period-style lemon gold gilt wood frame.

• Subject: City view of Marburg (Hesse, Germany)

• Medium: Copperplate engraving on hand-laid paper

• Date: 17th Century (c. 1600s)

• Frame: Custom lemon gold leaf moulding, glazed

Condition:

Strong, crisp plate impression on stable laid paper. Light, age-appropriate toning and minor margin foxing consistent with a 17th-century engraving. Frame shows light finish wear with minor gilt rubbing along the edges, ready to hang.

Imported from England.

Dimensions:
Height: 12.75"
Width: 10.5"
Depth: 1" 
Weight: 1.5 lbs