Town Plan of Vienna and Buda from Civitates Orbis Terrarum

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The "Town Plan of Vienna and Buda" is a notable work from the "Civitates Orbis Terrarum," which is often considered the first systematic city atlas. The "Civitates Orbis Terrarum," or "Cities of the World," was edited and partly engraved by Georg Braun and largely engraved by Franz Hogenberg. Joris Hoefnagel, a Flemish artist, contributed to this six-volume work, which was published between 1572 and 1617. Hoefnagel is known for his detailed and intricate illustrations, and he was responsible for some of the supplementary illuminations that adorned the maps and views in the atlas.

The "Town Plan of Vienna and Buda" specifically depicts the cities of Vienna, located in modern-day Austria, and Buda, which is now part of Budapest, Hungary. These plans are significant for their historical value, providing a snapshot of the urban landscape during the late 16th and early 17th centuries. The illustrations are not only cartographically informative but also artistically rendered, showcasing the Renaissance interest in accurately portraying the world and its cities.

Vienna and Buda were important centers of political power and commerce during the period, with Vienna serving as the seat of the Habsburgs and a bulwark against Ottoman expansion, while Buda was a contested site that had experienced Ottoman rule. The plans of these cities would have been of particular interest to contemporary European readers, reflecting both the cities' strategic importance and their cultural and economic vitality.

The "Town Plan of Vienna and Buda" is a testament to the collaborative efforts of Braun, Hogenberg, and Hoefnagel, and it remains a valuable resource for historians and art historians alike. It provides insights into the urban planning and fortifications of the time, as well as the artistic conventions of city portraiture. The work is a fine example of the blending of scientific inquiry and artistic endeavor that characterized the Renaissance and is a key piece in the larger puzzle of European cartographic history.

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