Original Antique Print - Erik Dahlberg - Coat of Arms of Öland - Sweden - E1

"Coat of Arms of Öland"

This decorative lithograph is from Erik Dahlberg’s "Suecia antiqua et hodierna" (Latin for 'Ancient and Modern Sweden'). The work was published in Stockholm in 1856.

Erik Dahlberg (1625-1703) was a Swedish count, general, and notable cartographer. He became renowned for his engineering skills and contributions to the fortification of Sweden, playing a crucial role in the Thirty Years' War and the Northern Wars. His most famous work is "Suecia antiqua et hodierna," a series of engravings depicting Swedish cities and castles, which became an important cultural and historical resource. Dahlberg also significantly influenced architecture and urban planning, leaving a lasting impact on the development of Swedish infrastructure.

Dimensions

41 cm x 35 cm

Artist or Maker

Erik Dahlberg

Medium

Lithograph

Date

1856