{"product_id":"c-1672-georg-matthaus-vischer-collmiz-castle-engraving","title":"c. 1672 Georg Matthäus Vischer “Collmiz” Castle Engraving","description":"\u003cp dir=\"auto\" class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchorContainer\"\u003eAn original 17th-century copper engraving by Austrian topographer \u003cstrong\u003eGeorg Matthäus Vischer (1628–1696)\u003c\/strong\u003e, depicting the fortified castle of \u003cstrong\u003eKollmitz\u003c\/strong\u003e, historically labeled \u003cem\u003eCollmiz\u003c\/em\u003e. Published in Vienna in 1672 as part of Vischer’s \u003cem\u003eTopographia Archiducatus Austriae Inferioris Modernae\u003c\/em\u003e, the engraving belongs to his remarkable visual survey of the castles, monasteries, estates, and towns of Lower Austria. Catalogued examples identify \u003cem\u003eCollmiz\u003c\/em\u003e as plate \u003cstrong\u003e13\u003c\/strong\u003e from the series. \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchor\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003eThe view shows the castle dramatically positioned above a rocky escarpment, its towers, curtain walls, and clustered buildings rendered in the precise architectural linework characteristic of Vischer’s topographical engravings. Framed with a wide neutral linen mat, it has a wonderful contrast between the small-scale 17th-century image and its larger presentation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOrigin:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003ec. 1672; Vienna, Austria\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMaterial:\u003c\/strong\u003e Copper engraving on laid paper; framed under glass with linen mat\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions: \u003c\/strong\u003e12.5\" L x 10.5\" W\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCondition:\u003c\/strong\u003e Good antique condition with age-related toning, light foxing and surface variation to the paper. Visible diagonal crease to the upper right portion of the engraving and minor marks consistent with age. Frame and mat show light wear. Please review photographs closely for condition.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Austria, 17th c.","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44337479254103,"sku":null,"price":225.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0577\/3505\/3399\/files\/12_633ffe5b-0af6-4881-a422-07eb3fbcba76.jpg?v=1790271625","url":"https:\/\/gladysavenue.com\/products\/c-1672-georg-matthaus-vischer-collmiz-castle-engraving","provider":"Gladys Avenue","version":"1.0","type":"link"}