An Antique Engraved View of "Waterfalls in Smoland", Sweden by Erik Dahlberg , 1705

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This is an antique engraved view entitled "Delineatio Cataractae" (Waterfalls in Smoland), Sweden in 1705 from "Sueciae Antiquae et Hodiernae"' … Read more This is an antique engraved view entitled "Delineatio Cataractae" (Waterfalls in Smoland), Sweden in 1705 from "Sueciae Antiquae et Hodiernae"' published in Stockholm by Erik Dahlberg (1625-1703). The engraving was created by Johannes V. D. Aveelen (1650-1727), who was an accomplished Dutch copperplate engraver who emigrated to Sweden to work on Dahlberg's spectacular book, "Sueciae Antiquae et Hodiernae", which was focused on the views and architecture of Sweden, both in the ancient past and at the time of the publication. This engraving depicts a fast moving river flowing between forested hills. A road leads to a village that lies adjacent to the river on the right. A bridge over the river leads to scattered houses on the left side. A horse-drawn cart on the road carries what appears to be hay. Multiple pedestrians and riders on their horses are seen on the road and the bridge.
The engraving is presented in a cream colored mat that is suitable for framing. The mat measures 15.75" x 20" and the visible portion measures 9.63" x 14.13". There are two vertical folds as issued. The print is in excellent condition. See less