1575 Braun and Hogenberg Unusual Views of Lake Avernus by Naples -- Vergilius vi Aeneidos… [on
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This is a very unusual and interesting sheet of two views. The top view show Abraham Ortelius and George Hoefnagle conducting surveys on Lake Avernus (Averno), which is surrounded by ancient ruins. According to the inscription nearby they are doubting that Lake was the reputed entrance to Hades according to Virgil's Aeneid. The lower scene is quite bizarre in that there is a burning building and a human skeleton rising up out of the forest to attack the survey party with a large spear. One of the surveyors appears to be using a dog on a leash as some sort of depth measuring devise. Each view is surrounded in an elaborate strapwork framework which includes Latin text. From the Civitatis Orbis Terrarum.
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Good. Light toning. Issued fold with old repair in lower portion. Hand color.
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1575 Braun and Hogenberg Unusual Views of Lake Avernus by Naples -- Vergilius vi Aeneidos… [on
Estimate $250 - $300
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