Suecia Antiqua et Hodierna
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Title page of Suecia Antiqua et Hodierna
Suecia Antiqua et Hodierna ("Ancient and Modern Sweden") is a collection of engravings collected by Erik Dahlbergh during the middle of the 17th century. Suecia Antiqua et Hodierna can be described as a grand vision of Sweden during its period as a great power. Dahlberg's direct source of inspiration was the topographical publications issued by the Swiss publisher Matthäus Merian. In 1661 Dahlberg was granted a royal privilege enabling him to realize his plans, which kept him occupied for a good decade, and a work that would not be printed until after his death. In its final state Suecia Antiqua et Hodierna comprised three volumes containing 353 plates.
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Detail of Stockholm
External links[]
Media related to Suecia antiqua et hodierna at Wikimedia Commons
- Suecia Antiqua et Hodierna at the Royal Library of Sweden
- Suecia Antiqua et Hodierna at the World Digital Library
Categories:
- Swedish culture
- 17th-century engravings
- Visual art book stubs
- Printmaking stubs