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Budapest, by Georg Braun and Frans Hogenberg, after Georg Hoefnagel. 1617

TRANSLATION OF CARTOUCHE TEXT TOP:  Buda, Hungary's capital and the king's ancestral seat, called Ofen in German. 
 
CARTOUCHE BOTTOM:  A. New outwork - B. Fortress and the royal palace - C. Today, the former church of the Holy Virgin is a mosque - D. Vineyards - E. The Bassa of Buda - F. A barbaric tribe among the Turks, fearless and ready to commit any atrocity; they are commonly known as the Deli. They stick feathers through the skin on their heads, which makes them appear even more bloodthirsty. More can be read about them in the descriptions of the Turks by Johannes Lewenclavius. 
 
COMMENTARY BY BRAUN:  "The main church there was erected by Kings Géza and Ladislas in honour of the Mother of God [...]. Opposite the palace is a high hill on which the Turks today have a strong fortress and garrison. Formerly, it was called St Gellert's Hill because a church was dedicated to him there, where pilgrims came in times of plague. [...] But at present, nothing is to be found there except Mohammedan abominations. Opposite Buda, on the other side of the Danube, is Pest - also a free city, but somewhat smaller than Buda - in a flat, very fertile area with fine gardens and meadows, such as are found in no other place. And it is a great pity that these two fine cities, together with all the surrounding area, have fallen into the hands of the Turkish archenemy."
 
This is a view from the east from a virtual elevated viewpoint of the two cities of Pest and, on the opposite bank of the Danube, Buda, with the castle Hill and the palace. They have been in the hands of the Turks - Pest since 1526 and Buda since 1541. This is indicated by the many mosques depicted in both cities. Above them all is the church of St Matthew (really the church of Our Lady, C), which is shown to have been converted into a mosque by the crescent on the tower and the dome. In the foreground, in turban and kaftan, is the Ottoman governor, the Pasha of Buda (E). Beside him, with a feather headdress, is a member of the Deli (F) - an elite Ottoman troop that was notorious for its cold-blooded slaughter, usually under the influence of drugs ( deli is Turkish for "lunatic", "reckless"). In 1686, Pest and Buda were reconquered by the Christians, and in 1873, the two cities were united to form Budapest. (Taschen) 

Braun G. & Hogenberg F. and the Civitates Orbis Terrarum.

The Civitates Orbis Terrarum, also known as the 'Braun & Hogenberg', is a six-volume town atlas and the most excellent book of town views and plans ever published: 363 engravings, sometimes beautifully coloured. It was one of the best-selling works in the last quarter of the 16th century. Georg Braun, a skilled writer, wrote the text accompanying the plans and views on the verso. Many plates were engraved after the original drawings of a professional artist, Joris Hoefnagel (1542-1600). The first volume was published in Latin in 1572 and the sixth in 1617. Frans Hogenberg, a talented engraver, created the tables for volumes I through IV, and Simon van den Neuwel made those for volumes V and VI. Other contributors were cartographers Daniel Freese and Heinrich Rantzau, who provided valuable geographical information. Works by Jacob van Deventer, Sebastian Münster, and Johannes Stumpf were also used as references. Translations appeared in German and French, making the atlas accessible to a wider audience.

Since its original publication of volume 1 in 1572, the Civitates Orbis Terrarum has left an indelible mark on the history of cartography. The first volume was followed by seven more editions in 1575, 1577, 1582, 1588, 1593, 1599, and 1612. Vol.2, initially released in 1575, saw subsequent editions in 1597 and 1612. The subsequent volumes, each a treasure trove of historical insights, graced the world in 1581, 1588, 1593, 1599, and 1606. The German translation of the first volume, a testament to its widespread appeal, debuted in 1574, followed by the French edition in 1575.

Several printers were involved: Theodor Graminaeus, Heinrich von Aich, Gottfried von Kempen, Johannis Sinniger, Bertram Buchholtz, and Peter von Brachel, all of whom worked in Cologne.

Georg Braun (1541-1622)

Georg Braun, the author of the text accompanying the plans and views in the Civitates Orbis Terrarum, was born in Cologne in 1541. After his studies in Cologne, he entered the Jesuit Order as a novice, indicating his commitment to learning and intellectual pursuits. In 1561, he obtained his bachelor's degree; in 1562, he received his Magister Artium, further demonstrating his academic achievements. Although he left the Jesuit Order, he continued his studies in theology, gaining a licentiate in theology. His theological background likely influenced the content and tone of the text in the Civitates Orbis Terrarum, adding a unique perspective to the work.

Frans Hogenberg (1535-1590)

Frans Hogenberg was a Flemish and German painter, engraver, and mapmaker. He was born in Mechelen as the son of Nicolaas Hogenberg.

By the end of the 1560s, Frans Hogenberg was employed upon Abraham Ortelius's Theatrum Orbis Terrarum, published in 1570; he is named an engraver of numerous maps. In 1568, he was banned from Antwerp by the Duke of Alva and travelled to London, where he stayed a few years before emigrating to Cologne. He immediately embarked on his two most important works, the Civitates, published in 1572 and the Geschichtsblätter, which appeared in several series from 1569 until about 1587.

Thanks to large-scale projects like the Geschichtsblätter and the Civitates, Hogenberg's social circumstances improved with each passing year. He died as a wealthy man in Cologne in 1590.

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Budapest, by Georg Braun and Frans Hogenberg, after Georg Hoefnagel.

Title: Buda Citerioris Hungariae Caput Regni avita sedes. vulgo Ofen.
Communicavit Georgius Houfnaglius Anno 1617.

Date of the first edition: 1617.
Date of this map: 1617.
Date on map: 1617.

Copper engraving, printed on paper.
Image size: 320 x 485mm (12.6 x 19.09 inches).
Sheet size: 380 x 520mm (14.96 x 20.47 inches).
Verso: Latin text.
Condition: Original coloured, excellent.
Condition Rating: A+.

From: Civitates Orbis Terrarum. -. Theatri praecipuarum Totius Mundi Urbium Liber Sextus Anno MDCXVII. Cologne, Anton Hierat, 1617. (Van der Krogt 4, 41:1.6)

TRANSLATION OF CARTOUCHE TEXT TOP:  Buda, Hungary's capital and the king's ancestral seat, called Ofen in German. 
 
CARTOUCHE BOTTOM:  A. New outwork - B. Fortress and the royal palace - C. Today, the former church of the Holy Virgin is a mosque - D. Vineyards - E. The Bassa of Buda - F. A barbaric tribe among the Turks, fearless and ready to commit any atrocity; they are commonly known as the Deli. They stick feathers through the skin on their heads, which makes them appear even more bloodthirsty. More can be read about them in the descriptions of the Turks by Johannes Lewenclavius. 
 
COMMENTARY BY BRAUN:  "The main church there was erected by Kings Géza and Ladislas in honour of the Mother of God [...]. Opposite the palace is a high hill on which the Turks today have a strong fortress and garrison. Formerly, it was called St Gellert's Hill because a church was dedicated to him there, where pilgrims came in times of plague. [...] But at present, nothing is to be found there except Mohammedan abominations. Opposite Buda, on the other side of the Danube, is Pest - also a free city, but somewhat smaller than Buda - in a flat, very fertile area with fine gardens and meadows, such as are found in no other place. And it is a great pity that these two fine cities, together with all the surrounding area, have fallen into the hands of the Turkish archenemy."
 
This is a view from the east from a virtual elevated viewpoint of the two cities of Pest and, on the opposite bank of the Danube, Buda, with the castle Hill and the palace. They have been in the hands of the Turks - Pest since 1526 and Buda since 1541. This is indicated by the many mosques depicted in both cities. Above them all is the church of St Matthew (really the church of Our Lady, C), which is shown to have been converted into a mosque by the crescent on the tower and the dome. In the foreground, in turban and kaftan, is the Ottoman governor, the Pasha of Buda (E). Beside him, with a feather headdress, is a member of the Deli (F) - an elite Ottoman troop that was notorious for its cold-blooded slaughter, usually under the influence of drugs ( deli is Turkish for "lunatic", "reckless"). In 1686, Pest and Buda were reconquered by the Christians, and in 1873, the two cities were united to form Budapest. (Taschen) 

Braun G. & Hogenberg F. and the Civitates Orbis Terrarum.

The Civitates Orbis Terrarum, also known as the 'Braun & Hogenberg', is a six-volume town atlas and the most excellent book of town views and plans ever published: 363 engravings, sometimes beautifully coloured. It was one of the best-selling works in the last quarter of the 16th century. Georg Braun, a skilled writer, wrote the text accompanying the plans and views on the verso. Many plates were engraved after the original drawings of a professional artist, Joris Hoefnagel (1542-1600). The first volume was published in Latin in 1572 and the sixth in 1617. Frans Hogenberg, a talented engraver, created the tables for volumes I through IV, and Simon van den Neuwel made those for volumes V and VI. Other contributors were cartographers Daniel Freese and Heinrich Rantzau, who provided valuable geographical information. Works by Jacob van Deventer, Sebastian Münster, and Johannes Stumpf were also used as references. Translations appeared in German and French, making the atlas accessible to a wider audience.

Since its original publication of volume 1 in 1572, the Civitates Orbis Terrarum has left an indelible mark on the history of cartography. The first volume was followed by seven more editions in 1575, 1577, 1582, 1588, 1593, 1599, and 1612. Vol.2, initially released in 1575, saw subsequent editions in 1597 and 1612. The subsequent volumes, each a treasure trove of historical insights, graced the world in 1581, 1588, 1593, 1599, and 1606. The German translation of the first volume, a testament to its widespread appeal, debuted in 1574, followed by the French edition in 1575.

Several printers were involved: Theodor Graminaeus, Heinrich von Aich, Gottfried von Kempen, Johannis Sinniger, Bertram Buchholtz, and Peter von Brachel, all of whom worked in Cologne.

Georg Braun (1541-1622)

Georg Braun, the author of the text accompanying the plans and views in the Civitates Orbis Terrarum, was born in Cologne in 1541. After his studies in Cologne, he entered the Jesuit Order as a novice, indicating his commitment to learning and intellectual pursuits. In 1561, he obtained his bachelor's degree; in 1562, he received his Magister Artium, further demonstrating his academic achievements. Although he left the Jesuit Order, he continued his studies in theology, gaining a licentiate in theology. His theological background likely influenced the content and tone of the text in the Civitates Orbis Terrarum, adding a unique perspective to the work.

Frans Hogenberg (1535-1590)

Frans Hogenberg was a Flemish and German painter, engraver, and mapmaker. He was born in Mechelen as the son of Nicolaas Hogenberg.

By the end of the 1560s, Frans Hogenberg was employed upon Abraham Ortelius's Theatrum Orbis Terrarum, published in 1570; he is named an engraver of numerous maps. In 1568, he was banned from Antwerp by the Duke of Alva and travelled to London, where he stayed a few years before emigrating to Cologne. He immediately embarked on his two most important works, the Civitates, published in 1572 and the Geschichtsblätter, which appeared in several series from 1569 until about 1587.

Thanks to large-scale projects like the Geschichtsblätter and the Civitates, Hogenberg's social circumstances improved with each passing year. He died as a wealthy man in Cologne in 1590.

References: Van der Krogt 4 - #689; Fauser - #2101; Taschen (Br. Hog.) - p.470