Source: "Milano Nei Secoli" Portfolio
Artist: Antonio Lafrery (Antoni Lafrery)
Publisher: Municipality of Milan (Comune di Milano)
Year: 1966 Vintage Reproduction (Original 1573)
About the Artwork:
This 1573 Renaissance Milan Map - Antonio Lafrery is an authentic reproduction from the prestigious "Milano Nei Secoli" portfolio (1966). It offers a detailed bird's-eye perspective of Renaissance Milan, capturing the city's architectural grandeur and the formidable Sforza Castle at a pivotal historical moment.
About the Artist:
Antonio Lafrery (1512–1577) was a central figure in Renaissance map publishing. His detailed city views, like the ones featured in the "Milano Nei Secoli" collection, defined the visual geographic knowledge of the 16th century.