Title: gandauum amplissima flandriae urbs,. . Author: g. Braun & f. Hogenberg
placeandyear: cologne 1572
description: flemish ghent is shown here from the northwest and from a great height - the towns major buildings and the mills are minutely placed between the rivers. A cartouche in latin at top left describes ghent as the most famous city in flanders, founded by julius caesar and called gaius after his forename. Dimensions: 475 x 330 mm
colouring: coloured
technique: copperplate. Date: 1572.
