(KRAKOW). "Cracovie Ville de la Haute ou petite Pologne".

(KRAKOW). "Cracovie Ville de la Haute ou petite Pologne".

Color copperplate, signed: "fait par Aveline avec prud." (Paris, ca. 1692). Plate imprint: 21 x 31.8 cm (board: 25.5 x 35.5 cm).
Colorful panorama of Cracow with a list of the city's architectural monuments, 30 in number. The view was engraved by Pierre-Alexandre Aveline (ca.1656-1722), who was also a publisher and print dealer. He specialized in topographical depictions. He produced many views of European and African cities, using etching and copperplate techniques. In 1685 he obtained a royal license for ten years, authorizing him to reproduce views of royal residences. Traces of non-moisture and staining. Good condition. Rare.