Title: “ATH, Ville Forte des Pais Bas dans le Comte de Hainaut, 50 Degrez 14 Min de Lattitude et 45. Degrez 4 Men de Lon: gitude Située Sur la Ranere du Lenre, laprirent r les Espagnols dans la Campagne de 1667 y Firene de Beaux Travaux Sous La Condiate de Monf de Vauban. Ellefut Remiße aux Espagnol que la possede encore aujourdaiy par la Paix de Nim que en 1678.” Description: Very decorative plan of the fortified city of Ath, the County of Hainaut, Belgium. The text cartouche explains that the French captured Ath during the campaign of 1667, after which Vauban conducted “beautiful works” (fortifications) there. It shows a complex system of bastions, demi-lunes (ravelins), and moats, characteristic of Vauban’s first system. The river (labeled as “Tenre” or “Denre”) is shown flowing through the city and into the defensive ditches. 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
