Title: “MAESTRICHT, Fille du Brabant Hollandare art malavés dans l’Ever the delege elle are ancienne et Scace’s fier la Meule wec un Pont, au frout du quat we lapetite Ville de wick, la futriendice prar un Eves que de Lyege a l’empereur Charles Quint Maistres Van 1633 Le Roy la pris range l’assiegen lite 1676 st fit obligé de fe rearar per quanto” Description: Very decorative plan of the fortified city of Maastricht, Netherlands. The map depicts Maastricht as it was when the French returned it to the Dutch following the Peace of Nijmegen in 1678. It illustrates the complex star-shaped reinforcements that characterized the city’s defenses during the late 17th century. The top-right section contains a legend (Renvoi) for local landmarks like the Porte St. Pierre and various other city gates. 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
