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This panorama is an early facsimile of Anton van den Wyngaerde's drawing, representing a comprehensive view of London as it appeared around the year 1550. Produced in 1881 by the Topographical Society of London, it showcases the city's expanse across a series of seven sheets, culminating in a grand display over 3 meters in width.
Van den Wyngaerde's work is renowned for its attention to detail, and this panoramic facsimile preserves the intricate urban landscape of 16th-century London. Buildings, streets, and natural elements are depicted with precision, offering a snapshot of the historical architecture, including prominent landmarks of the period. The River Thames is the central feature in this panorama, with Southwark in the foreground and the City in the back.
The presence of rural areas and fields on the city’s outskirts show the blend of urban and pastoral elements that characterized London before its expansive growth in later centuries.
This facsimile, of a drawing in the Sutherland Collection at the Bodleian Library, was produced by Typographic Etching Company, ensuring that each stroke and feature from the original 1550 drawing was captured with fidelity.
An interesting example of a facsimile that has itself become an object of great antiquarian merit.
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