A decorative birds-eye view of this Meissen in Germany, world famous for its porcelain. It was published in the ‘Civitates Orbis Terrarum’ compiled by George Braun (1541-1622) the Canon of Cologne Cathedral. Braun produced a total of over 500 city views and maps published in six parts between 1572 and 1617. Most of the engraving was the work of Simon Novellanus and Frans Hogenberg (1535-1590), many after drawings by George Hoefnagel. This item was published in the second volume of the famous work first issued in 1575. Koeman (1967-70) B & H 2 no. 44.