The ‘Civitates Orbis Terrarum’ was 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. Cartographically the plan of Paris is similar to the earlier Sebastian Munster plan and displays the city as it was around 1530. It is described in the legend lower right whilst lower left a gentleman is greeting two ladies. The Arms of Paris are displayed above the title. Boutier (2002) no. 15 IIa; Goss (1992) pl.44; Koeman (1967-70) B & H 1 no. 7.