Subject: Belgium - Mechelen
Period: 1578 (circa)
Publication: Civitates Orbis Terrarum
Color: Hand Color
Size:
18 x 13 inches
45.7 x 33 cm
Very nice bird's-eye plan of the fortified city of Mechelen in Antwerpen Province. The Dyle River flows through the city and is diverted fully around the city to a form a circular, protective moat. Two very handsome coats of arms decorate the top and figures overlook Mechelen from a hilltop in the foreground. Latin text on verso, affected by trimming.
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Condition: B
Fine impression with old color. Close trimmed with about 1/4" margin all around.