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. A fine birds-eye view of the town of Kalkar, near Kleve. Published in the second volume with Latin text to the verso. Koeman II B & H 2 no. 35.