Description: This old antique print was published in 'Descittione di tutti i Paesi Bassi'. (Description of all low countries.), 1st ed. by L. Guicciardini, Antwerp 1657. In later ed. this plate was replaced by a copperplate view. Artists and Engravers: The author of the book this print originates from is Lodovico Guicciardini (1521-1589): an Italian merchant from aristocratic descent. He was born in Florence, a son of Jacopo Guicciardini. His uncle was the famous author Francesco Guicciardini (1483-1540) who wrote 'La historia di Italia'. The Guicciardini family established a presence in Antwerp and in 1541 Lodovico arrived to work with his uncle. In 1569 he landed in jail because he has critisized Alva's policies.
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