Subject: Low Countries
Period: 1702 (dated)
Publication: Atlas ou Recueil de Cartes Geographiques...
Color: Hand Color
Size:
20.8 x 15.6 inches
52.8 x 39.6 cm
This map focuses on the political boundaries and rivers in the Dutch Republic. Large cities are depicted with their fortifications. The elaborate title cartouche features the coat of arms of eight regions, flags, and a vignette of a battle waged both on land and at sea. Engraved by Francois de la Pointe (Lepine).
References: Pastoureau, FER II C [41].
Condition: B+
Contemporary outline color in the map with later color in the cartouche on a bright sheet with a large watermark of rosary beads. There is light soiling and some extraneous creasing along the centerfold.