Caspar Merian, “Ambt Zechlin”, circa 1652

Caspar Merian (1627–1686) — Son of Matthäus Merian the Elder

“Ambt Zechlin” circa 1652— An historic 17th-century administrative district and princely estate located within the Margraviate of Brandenburg, Germany, approximately 75 km northwest of Berlin (see Rheinsberg – Wikipedia). Today, the area is part of the town of Rheinsberg (Rheinsberg – Wikipedia).

Technical Details & Condition:

Etching on laid paper with wide margins as issued. The sheet retains the vertical centrefold of the first edition, published in 1652 by the heirs of Matthäus Merian the Elder (1593–1650), between pages 124 and 125 in “Topographia Electorat Brandenburgici et Ducatus Pomeraniae” (see: https://archive.org/details/dbc.wroc.pl.012564/page/n191/mode/2up).

The impression is strong, crisp, and evenly printed, reflecting the quality of line work typical of a lifetime impression. It shows minimal signs of wear to the printing plate. Aside from a supported closed tear in the centrefold, minor holes, and surface marks, the sheet is in excellent condition considering its age.

Dimensions:

• Sheet: 33.5 x 39.1 cm
• Platemark: 23.6 x 36.5 cm
• Outer image borderline: 23.2 x 26.2 cm

In-Plate Lettering:

• Upper centre: “Ambt Zechlin”
• Lower left: “Casp: Merian / fecit.”

Price & Shipping:

AU$244 (approximately US$169.49 / €148.27 / £126.69), including worldwide express shipping. Import duties and taxes (if any) are the buyer’s responsibility.

If you’re interested in this historically significant and detailed 17th-century panoramic view of Ambt Zechlin—one of the earliest and most comprehensive visual records of the region’s architecture and lake topography—please contact me at oz_jim@printsandprinciples.com. I’ll gladly provide a secure PayPal invoice for a seamless purchase.