Tivoli by Braun & Hogenberg 1581-88
CAPTION: Tiburtum, in Italian Tivoli.
COMMENTARY BY BRAUN: "Tivoli is a beautiful city in Latium with mild and temperate air. For this reason, even long ago, wealthy Romans liked to stay here during the heat of the summer. There are also several stone quarries from which the stone named after Tivoli comes. Many of the splendid houses in Rome were made with this stone. Below Tivoli and the River Aniene, many cool streams have therapeutic effects, from drinking the water and bathing in it."
This is a view from the northeast of Tivoli, situated on a plateau above the gorge of the River Aniene. The spire of the cathedral of San Lorenzo rises above the city; on the left is the castle, known as the Roca Pia. From the first century BC, Tivoli was a resort for the Romans during the summer months; some important ancient monuments have been preserved, such as the Villa Adriana outside the city walls, which, together with the Villa d'Este, is a UNESCO World Heritage Site. On the left are Abraham Ortelius and Georg Hoefnagel descending the slope during their visit to Tivoli in 1578. Hoefnagel directs the viewer's attention to the impressive waterfall of the Aniene. (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.
Tiburtum vulgo Tivoli.
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Category: Antique maps > Europe > Italy - Cities
Old, antique bird’s-eye view plan of Tivoli by Braun & Hogenberg.
Title: Tiburtum vulgo Tivoli.
Abrahamus Ortelius ac Georgius Hoefnagle studiose visum eunt 1a Febru: 1578.
Date: 1581-88.
Copper engraving, printed on paper.
Map size: 330 x 457mm (12.99 x 17.99 inches).
Sheet size: 410 x 545mm (16.14 x 21.46 inches).
Verso: Latin text.
Condition: Superb old colour, excellent.
Condition Rating: A+.
From: Civitates Orbis Terrarum. . Liber tertius. Köln, G. Kempen, 1581-88. (Koeman, B&H3)
CAPTION: Tiburtum, in Italian Tivoli.
COMMENTARY BY BRAUN: "Tivoli is a beautiful city in Latium with mild and temperate air. For this reason, even long ago, wealthy Romans liked to stay here during the heat of the summer. There are also several stone quarries from which the stone named after Tivoli comes. Many of the splendid houses in Rome were made with this stone. Below Tivoli and the River Aniene, many cool streams have therapeutic effects, from drinking the water and bathing in it."
This is a view from the northeast of Tivoli, situated on a plateau above the gorge of the River Aniene. The spire of the cathedral of San Lorenzo rises above the city; on the left is the castle, known as the Roca Pia. From the first century BC, Tivoli was a resort for the Romans during the summer months; some important ancient monuments have been preserved, such as the Villa Adriana outside the city walls, which, together with the Villa d'Este, is a UNESCO World Heritage Site. On the left are Abraham Ortelius and Georg Hoefnagel descending the slope during their visit to Tivoli in 1578. Hoefnagel directs the viewer's attention to the impressive waterfall of the Aniene. (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.