{"product_id":"hmeenlinna-castle-suecia-antiqua-et-hodierna","title":"Hämeenlinna Castle — Suecia Antiqua et Hodierna","description":"\u003cp\u003eA detailed double-view engraving of Hämeenlinna Castle, offering a comprehensive architectural record of this historic Finnish fortress.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDrawn and engraved by Johannes van den Aveelen. From Erik Dahlbergh's \u003cem\u003eSuecia Antiqua et Hodierna\u003c\/em\u003e, published in Stockholm, 1710. The upper view is titled \u003cem\u003eARX TAWASTEHVS decasum versus\u003c\/em\u003e (Hämeenlinna Castle towards the west), and the lower view \u003cem\u003eARX TAWASTEHVS versus meridiem\u003c\/em\u003e (Hämeenlinna Castle towards the south).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eSuecia Antiqua et Hodierna\u003c\/em\u003e was an ambitious topographical work commissioned by King Charles X Gustav of Sweden, aiming to glorify the Swedish Empire through detailed illustrations of its cities, castles, and monuments. It is a monumental work of Baroque cartography and architectural documentation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCopperplate engraving. Good.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Phoenix Nest","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51912747352350,"sku":null,"price":650.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0984\/5660\/0862\/files\/Suecia_-_135_thumb_5e930592-346f-44c8-9ab0-d5c53650a72b.jpg?v=1780185012","url":"https:\/\/phoenixnest.com.au\/products\/hmeenlinna-castle-suecia-antiqua-et-hodierna","provider":"Phoenix Nest","version":"1.0","type":"link"}