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Striking birdseye view of Vienna, which appeared in Thomas Salmon's Modern History: or, the Present State of all Nations, which provides an illuminating snapshot of the city as it stood in the 18th century.
The view is taken from the south of Vienna, with St. Stephen's Cathedral at the center.
Also visible is the imposing Hofburg Palace, the winter residence of the Habsburgs. In the foreground is expansive Schönbrunn Palace, summer residence of the royal family completed in 1711. The city is encased by fortified walls,
The view itself is set within a printed architectural frame, an artistic touch that adds to the overall presentation. The frame is surmounted by an embossed eagle, wings outstretched, clutching a crown in its talons, likely a reference to the Habsburg monarchy, a central political force of the time.
In sum, this birdseye view from Thomas Salmon's 'Modern History' provides a comprehensive and detailed look at 18th century Vienna, striking a balance between geographical precision and artistic representation.
![[St. Stephen's Cathedral - Vienna] Templum Cathedrale et Parochiale St. Stephani . . .](https://storage.googleapis.com/raremaps/img/small/90532.jpg)
![[Vienna] Prospect und Grund Riss der Kayserl Residenz-Stadt Wien . . .](https://storage.googleapis.com/raremaps/img/small/81235.jpg)
