Puzzle Valencia
19.50€ (inc. Taxes)
In 1704 the architect, mathematician, philosopher, and cosmographer Tomás Vicente Tosca executed a detailed survey of the city of Valencia. At that time the city was going through a particularly prosperous period and the local power needed to plan its growth. Tosca took four years to finish a large-size map (285×210 cm) drawn with ink and lightly coloured with watercolour and pencil.
Number of pieces: 540
Dimensions: 35 x 50 cm
Box dimensions: 8 x 8 x 28cm
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