Antique engraving of a circular city surrounded by mountains and a river, with Latin text identifying various features.
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This is an antique engraving depicting a fantastical city, titled “Civit. Veri” and attributed to Bart. Delben. The image is a bird's-eye view of a circular city surrounded by a landscape of mountains, hills, and a river. The city itself is densely packed with buildings, towers, and walls, all rendered in intricate detail. The city is surrounded by a large, circular wall with multiple gates. The landscape outside the city walls is equally detailed, with mountains, hills, trees, and a winding river. The sky is filled with clouds, adding to the dramatic effect. The image is accompanied by text in Latin, identifying various features of the city and landscape. The style of the engraving is typical of the Renaissance or Baroque period, with a focus on detail and realism. The overall impression is one of grandeur and complexity. The image is printed on a page from a book, with page numbers visible at the top corners. The paper has a slightly yellowed tone, indicating its age. The image is a beautiful example of early cartography and urban planning, and it provides a fascinating glimpse into the imagination of the artist and the world of the time.


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