Strängnäs and Torshälla — Dahlbergh

A striking double-view copperplate engraving showcasing the historic Swedish cities of Strängnäs and Torshälla, from a monumental work of Swedish topography.

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

Erik Dahlbergh's Suecia Antiqua et Hodierna (Sweden Ancient and Modern) is a monumental work, conceived to glorify Sweden's past and present power. It comprises over 350 plates, offering an invaluable visual record of 17th-century Swedish towns, castles, and landscapes, making it a cornerstone of Swedish historical cartography and topographical art.

Copperplate engraving. Sheet size unknown. Good.