Lidingö and Nynäs — Dahlbergh

A magnificent double view showcasing two prominent Swedish estates, Lidingö and Nynäs, from a monumental topographical work.

Drawn and directed by Erik Dahlbergh, engraved by Richard Rung. From Suecia Antiqua et Hodierna. Published in Stockholm, c. 1690.

Suecia Antiqua et Hodierna was a grand project initiated by King Charles X Gustav of Sweden, intended to glorify the Swedish Empire through detailed engravings of its cities, castles, and landscapes, making it a crucial historical record.

Copperplate engraving. Sheet size approximately 32.0 × 42.0 cm. Very Good.