Feature Points
VINTAGE PRINT REPRODUCTION: Historic reproduction of 1655 Paris France Panoramic City View Print. 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 1655, this long prospect looks south across Paris as it was around 1620. Towers, palaces, and gardens fill the nearer bank, the Seine drawn between them, while open fields and a faded sky close off the far edge of the view.
Caspar Merian made it in Frankfurt, after his father, the elder Matthäus Merian, in the same great map trade. It led off the Topographia Galliae, a broad description of France set out with the writer Martin Zeiller, and shows the city much as the Merians recalled it.
A key marks fifty-six spots around the city: churches, palaces, colleges, and town gates, named along the lower base. The Île de la Cité splits the river in two, the Louvre and the Ville stand in front, and the schools of the Université lie beyond.
This map stands as a testament to the Paris of Louis XIII, set down years afterward, offering a window into a city still held inside its walls. One of the most atmospheric old views of Paris, it lends a dignified, gallant poise to any living room, office, or study.
VINTAGE PRINT REPRODUCTION: Historic reproduction of 1655 Paris France Panoramic City View Print. 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 1655, this long prospect looks south across Paris as it was around 1620. Towers, palaces, and gardens fill the nearer bank, the Seine drawn between them, while open fields and a faded sky close off the far edge of the view.
Caspar Merian made it in Frankfurt, after his father, the elder Matthäus Merian, in the same great map trade. It led off the Topographia Galliae, a broad description of France set out with the writer Martin Zeiller, and shows the city much as the Merians recalled it.
A key marks fifty-six spots around the city: churches, palaces, colleges, and town gates, named along the lower base. The Île de la Cité splits the river in two, the Louvre and the Ville stand in front, and the schools of the Université lie beyond.
This map stands as a testament to the Paris of Louis XIII, set down years afterward, offering a window into a city still held inside its walls. One of the most atmospheric old views of Paris, it lends a dignified, gallant poise to any living room, office, or study.
