Discover the historic beauty of 17th-century Prague with this stunning Prague city poster titled “Praga. Prag.”, created by Matthaeus Merian the Elder in 1650 as part of the renowned “Topographia Bohemiæ” from the legendary “Topographia Germaniae” series. This finely detailed engraving captures the grandeur, architecture, and fortified landscape of Prague during one of the most fascinating periods of European history.
Executed in elegant black-and-white engraving, the artwork presents a panoramic elevated view of Prague, showcasing the city’s historic skyline, defensive walls, churches, towers, and urban layout with exceptional precision. Merian’s masterful cartographic style combines artistic sophistication with architectural accuracy, making this piece both an important historical document and a timeless decorative artwork.
The balanced composition guides the viewer across the cityscape and surrounding countryside, while carefully rendered clouds and foreground figures add atmosphere and visual depth. Prague’s iconic towers, churches, and fortifications dominate the skyline, reflecting the city’s importance as one of Central Europe’s major cultural and political centers during the 17th century.
Typical of Merian’s celebrated topographical engravings, the illustration blends geography, urban planning, and artistic storytelling into a visually striking composition. Its monochrome aesthetic and intricate linework make it especially suitable for elegant interiors inspired by history, architecture, and classic European design.
Perfect for collectors, historians, travelers, architecture enthusiasts, and lovers of antique city maps, this vintage Prague engraving poster adds timeless sophistication to offices, libraries, studies, and living spaces.
This is a reproduction print of a historical map
