Title: “ANVERS. Antwerpen en Flamand Belle et Grande Ville des Pais Bas…” Description: Very decorative fortification plan of Antwerp, Belgium. The map is oriented with north to the left by a small compass rose in the river Scheldt. The plan shows the internal layout of the city, churches, military barracks, citadel and city walls and canals. The surrounding countryside is graphically depicted with fields, windmills and even a gallows at upper right. A key at left locates 22 important sights. The text at the bottom left describes Antwerp as a beautiful and large city in the Low Countries, under Spanish dominion at the time of publication during the reign of Philip, King of Spain. The engraving comes from the Nicolas de Fer atlas “Les Forces de l’Europe, ou Description des principales villes, avec leurs fortifications.” engraved by Herman van Loon, published in Paris, 1693. Cartographer: Nicolas de Fer (1646 – 1720) Sheet size: 34,0 x 29,7 cm Year: 1693 Technique: copper engraving Condition: Good, original condition. This is an original antique map published in 1693 and NOT a modern copy or reprint On your request I will provide a Certificate of Authenticity
