76 Christoff Riegel (d. 1701) - Belgium - Panoramic view of the city of Brussels - Ausführliche und grundrichtige Beschreibung der Freyvereinigten Staaten und Spannischen

Engraving depicting panoramic view of the city of Brussels, originates from ”Ausführliche und grundrichtige Beschreibung der Freyvereinigten Staaten und Spannischen Niederlanden, in gewisse und sonderbare XVII Länder abgetheilet”. The work was published by C. Riegel, Frankfurt, Leipzig, 1691.

Christoff Riegel (d. 1701) was a famous publisher from Nuremberg, Germany, with branches in Frankfurt and Leipzig. He was also a skilled engraver and printmaker, recognized for his detailed works, especially in the fields of cartography and landscape illustrations. Active during the late 17th century, Riegel produced various prints, including maps and city engravings. His works were part of the Baroque artistic movement, contributing to the rich visual culture of the time.

Artist or Maker: 

Christoff Riegel

Dimensions:

13 cm x 7.5 cm  

Medium: 

Engraving

Date: 

1691