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Auction 196, Lot 431
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"Ducatus Brabantiae Nova Tabula in qua Lovanii Bruxellarum March S. Imperii Sylvae Ducis et Mechliniae Dominia...", Homann, Johann Baptist

Subject: Central Belgium

Period: 1720 (circa)

Publication:

Color: Hand Color

Size:
19.1 x 22.8 inches
48.5 x 57.9 cm
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This fully engraved copperplate map covers the important Duchy of Brabant and is centered approximately on the large fortified city of Louvain, site of the first university in the Low Countries. Also delineated are the walled and fortified cities of Antwerp, Brussels, Niville, Mechelen, Sandvliet, Breda, Megen, Eyndhoven, and Tilmont. The very decorative figurative title cartouche features the coat of arms, Cybele, soldiers and putti.

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Condition: A

A sharp impression with full contemporary color on a bright sheet with faint foxing in margins.

Estimate: $150 - $180

Sold for: $80

Closed on 2/7/2024

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