Dubrovnik - Unknown, 1528. (Historical Wall Art)
This city view print feels warm and grounded. You get the old stone walls, the tight little harbor, and the calm sense of a fortified seaside town. It has that classic parchment look, so it works as historical wall art in a study, hallway, or anywhere you want quieter, old world home decor.
About this print
This print is based on a 16th century depiction of Dubrovnik, dated 1528. On the image, the city is labeled “RAGVSI,” which is an older form of Ragusa, the historic name used for Dubrovnik for centuries.
Dubrovnik grew into an important maritime power from the 13th century onward, and the walls became one of its defining features. That background helps this view make sense: the thick fortifications and protected harbor are the whole story in one glance.
If you compare this view with Dubrovnik (Konrad von Grünenberg, 1487.), you can see how artists shifted from earlier travel style sketches toward clearer, more structured city portraits over time.
Craft & finish
Every replica we make is individually hand-processed in our family workshop. We finish the paper with a traditional beeswax seal to give it a warm, heavy texture. Our team also adds subtle gold paint details by hand to help the artwork truly shine. To complete the look, we hand-burn the edges to give each piece the feel of a true historical artifact.
While our smaller sizes are perfect for gallery walls, our 43x61 cm Large replica is a museum-scale centerpiece. Because of the size, the hand-processing and beeswax application take much longer. This extra time and care ensures that every centimeter of the historic illustration is preserved with a rich, authentic glow.
Find more prints like this in our Vintage City Prints collection.
Dubrovnik (Ragusa) Unknown, 1528. - Vintage City Print
At Artifex Historical Replicas, we bridge the gap between museum archives and your home. Each piece is a handcrafted historical art print recreated from authentic primary sources, including antique city views and botanical illustrations.
Hand-Processed Paper: We use specialized paper with burned edges and a beeswax finish to replicate the weight and feel of genuine old parchment.
Gilded Details: Our workshop adds subtle gold paint accents, bringing the same glow to your walls found in 16th-century illuminated manuscripts.
Custom Sizes & Worldwide Shipping: We offer bespoke sizing for custom frames and ship our historical replicas globally from our family workshop.
Explore our full guide on how we create, display, and restore parchment-style replicas.
