Askersund — Dahlbergh & Baden

A detailed panoramic view of the Swedish town of Askersund, captured in a finely engraved print from the early eighteenth century.

After Erik Dahlbergh; engraved by I. v. d. Baden. From Suecia Antiqua et Hodierna. Published in Stockholm, 1705.

This print is a significant contribution to Suecia Antiqua et Hodierna, a monumental topographical work commissioned by King Charles X Gustav of Sweden, aiming to document the country's cities, castles, and historical sites.

Copperplate engraving. Sheet size approximately 25.0 × 35.0 cm. Very Good.