Theasaurus philopoliticus - Helsingborg – Daniel Meisner (1623-1631)

Reproduction of copper engraving depicting a view of the city of Helsingborg, or as here referred to: Helscheborg. The image was first published in Daniel Meisner's curious book Theasaurus philopoliticus. They were also published in 1642, 1682 and 1700. The reproduction is based on a model from the first edition.

The pictures used by Meisner were executed by Eberhard Kieser assisted by Matthäus Merian and Sebastian Furck, whose signature appears on this sheet.

Above and below the image are thought languages ​​in Latin and German, based on the image. There is no evidence that this was the original thought and some believe that it depends entirely on chance which languages ​​of thought and which foreground is connected to the city itself.

The languages ​​of thought in translation:

Gifts blind the wise.

Bestower, believe me, makes both men and gods kindly disposed; Jupiter himself is appeased by gifts given.

Gifts often blind the judge, whereby the right is then violated. Do the right thing and fear no one and your conscience will be at peace.

The picture is sold without a frame.