5119 Daniel Meisner (1585–1625) – Montaigne de Cas – Nimia Prudentia Raro Felix – Copperplate Engraving (1630)
This emblematic city view titled Montaigne de Cas with the Latin motto Nimia Prudentia Raro Felix ("Excessive prudence is rarely fortunate") is part of Daniel Meisner’s celebrated series Thesaurus Philo-Politicus, published around 1630. The composition features a panoramic landscape with a fortified city nestled in the valley, while a couple in the foreground engages in a symbolic exchange of wisdom and moderation. The imagery is accompanied by Latin and German couplets that reflect on the virtues and limits of excessive caution.
Daniel Meisner (1585–1625) was a German-Bohemian poet and engraver renowned for his unique blend of emblematic imagery and topographical detail. His Thesaurus Philo-Politicus series offered a moral and political interpretation of European cities, blending early modern ideology with allegorical and didactic visuals. Often working with Eberhard Kieser, Meisner’s emblematic prints gained popularity across 17th-century Europe.
Artist or Maker:
Daniel Meisner
Dimensions:
approx. 15 cm × 19 cm
Medium:
Copperplate Engraving
Date:
1630
Condition Report:
This work is in good condition overall. There may be a few minor imperfections or fox or mottled marks to be expected with age. Please review the images carefully for condition details, and feel free to contact us with any questions or for a comprehensive condition report.
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