J. Meyer, Bundesgeschichtliche Beschreibung, 1690, Radierung

Johannes Meyer jun. (1655 Zurich - 1712 ibid.): Title to Johann Heinrich Rahn's "Eidtgenössische Geschicht-Beschreibung" (Federal History Description), c. 1690, EtchingTechnique: Etching on Paper, mounted on PaperInscription: Lower middle signed in the printing plate: "Johann Meyer. fecit.". At the center inscribed in the printing plate: "Johann Heinrich Rhanen Eidtgenossische Geschicht Beschreibung". Date: c. 1690Description: Title page with coats of arms of the Swiss cantons. Above, female allegories for justice and peace. Below depiction of the Rütli oath.Source: Johann Heinrich Rahn (1646 -1708 ) Eidtgnössische Geschicht-Beschreibung, Das ist, Kurtzer Begriff aller in der loblichen XIII. und Zugewandten Orthen der Eidtgnossschaft, Wie auch dero nächst angrentzenden Landen, sintdem Anfang des Helvetischen Namens biss auf das lauffende 1690. Jahr, 1690 | Book, PoliticsKeywords: History, literature, coats of arms, cantons, Rütli, 17th century, Baroque, Costumes, Switzerland, Size: 14,7 cm x 8,5 cm (5,8 x 3,3 in)Condition: Good condition. Sporadic pale foxing visible. The edges of the sheet are slightly trimmed. Somewhat torn at the bottom. The lower right corner of the sheet is torn. Two short marginal tears in the upper centre. Short marginal tear at lower right.