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 view of the town of Magdeburg in Saxony with charming figures in the foreground. Published in the first volume with Latin text to the verso. Fauser, A. 8272; Koeman II B & H 2 no. 38.