Matthäus Merian

Matthäus Merian (1593–1650) was a Holy Roman Empire cartographer, publisher and graphic artist.

Also recorded as Matthias Merian; Matthaus I Merian; Matthew Merian; Vom alten Merian; Matthaus, I Merian; Matthäus Merian the Elder.

Overview

The authority record associates the name with Baroque. Places of work recorded in the authority include Frankfurt. Works named in the authority record include Merian map of Paris, Topographia Germaniae and Theatrum Europaeum. Catalogue entries for paintings state support, medium, dimensions and signature. VALÉORINE records this subject so that lots referring to it can be described consistently.

In detail

Swiss-born engraver, publisher (1593 – 1650)

Sources

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“Matthäus Merian the Elder”, English Wikipedia, consulted as further reading
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Wikidata, structured authority record Q57968: Matthäus Merian
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