Feature Points
VINTAGE PRINT REPRODUCTION: Historic reproduction of 1572 Paris France Bird's Eye City Map. Printed on archival-grade paper that maintains vivid color accuracy for over 100 years without fading or discoloration.
PREMIUM GALLERY PAPER: Heavyweight fine art paper with non-reflective matte finish eliminates glare while delivering museum-grade appearance and lasting durability.
PROFESSIONALLY RESTORED: Each image is digitally restored by our art specialists to correct age-related deterioration while preserving authentic historical details and character.
BORDERLESS DESIGN: Artwork prints edge-to-edge for a seamless, gallery-ready appearance. Ships protected in rigid tube packaging to ensure safe delivery and perfect condition upon arrival.
MADE IN USA: Our multi-step restoration process and quality control ensure each print meets professional standards. Every reproduction is individually inspected before shipping.
Additional Information
Dating to 1572, this bird's-eye plan looks down on Paris, given here its Latin name Lutetia, the largest city of Gaul. The Seine threads through the center, wrapping the island where the city began, while streets and church towers crowd the walled banks.
The plan appeared in the famous town atlas of Georg Braun and Frans Hogenberg, the great companion to Ortelius's world atlas. It follows the lost grand plan of the city made around 1530, carrying a Latin cartouche in one corner and a French one opposite, each lettered with care.
The settlement first rose among the Gaulish Parisii on an island in the river, a site commanding the water trade and the roads that crossed it. This view holds the compact, gated city of the Renaissance, its quarters ringed by medieval walls long before the boulevards of later ages.
This map stands as a testament to a capital already ancient yet forever renewing itself, offering a window into Paris four and a half centuries ago. Among the most iconic city views ever produced, it lends romantic, timeworn charm to any living room, office, or study.
VINTAGE PRINT REPRODUCTION: Historic reproduction of 1572 Paris France Bird's Eye City Map. Printed on archival-grade paper that maintains vivid color accuracy for over 100 years without fading or discoloration.
PREMIUM GALLERY PAPER: Heavyweight fine art paper with non-reflective matte finish eliminates glare while delivering museum-grade appearance and lasting durability.
PROFESSIONALLY RESTORED: Each image is digitally restored by our art specialists to correct age-related deterioration while preserving authentic historical details and character.
BORDERLESS DESIGN: Artwork prints edge-to-edge for a seamless, gallery-ready appearance. Ships protected in rigid tube packaging to ensure safe delivery and perfect condition upon arrival.
MADE IN USA: Our multi-step restoration process and quality control ensure each print meets professional standards. Every reproduction is individually inspected before shipping.
Additional Information
Dating to 1572, this bird's-eye plan looks down on Paris, given here its Latin name Lutetia, the largest city of Gaul. The Seine threads through the center, wrapping the island where the city began, while streets and church towers crowd the walled banks.
The plan appeared in the famous town atlas of Georg Braun and Frans Hogenberg, the great companion to Ortelius's world atlas. It follows the lost grand plan of the city made around 1530, carrying a Latin cartouche in one corner and a French one opposite, each lettered with care.
The settlement first rose among the Gaulish Parisii on an island in the river, a site commanding the water trade and the roads that crossed it. This view holds the compact, gated city of the Renaissance, its quarters ringed by medieval walls long before the boulevards of later ages.
This map stands as a testament to a capital already ancient yet forever renewing itself, offering a window into Paris four and a half centuries ago. Among the most iconic city views ever produced, it lends romantic, timeworn charm to any living room, office, or study.
