Vera Designatio Urbis in Littauia Grodnæ, 1713

Padova, Italy. 85 x 135mm, set in text, from “Universi orbis descriptio ad usum navigantium.” A historical prospect of Grodno based on the Braun & Hogenberg view to the left. In 1562 a summit was held between the Russians and the Ottomans in the city: in the foreground are two opulently-dressed figures shaking hands, with their troops of cavalry behind them.

Grodno (Bel.: Гродна, tr. Hrodna; Rus.: Гродно; Lith.: Gardinas): Founded: late 10th century; first reference: 1127 in the “Ruthenian (Russian) Primary Chronicle