Antique Map-FORTIFICATION-BREDA-MAURICE OF ORANGE-Herman Hugo-1629

Etching/engraving on hand laid (verge) paper with watermark (not visible in every sheet). on paper.

Size in cm: The overall size is ca. 38.5 x 30.5 cm. The image size is ca. 36 x 23.5 cm. Size in inch: The overall size is ca. 15.2 x 12 inch. The image size is ca. 14.2 x 9.3 inch.

Antique map, titled: ‘Breda ut a mauritio nassavio recens operibus munita ante obsidionem’, it shows (‘Recent fortification works around Breda by Maurice of Orange, before the siege’), a plan of the Dutch city of Breda showing the fortification works around the city. This print originates from the 1629 latin ed. of Herman Hugo’s ‘Obsidis Bredana, sub Ambrosio Spinola’, first published in Antwerp in 1626. English ed. in 1627. This is an eye-witness account of the ten-month siege of the fortress of Breda in 1625 by Spanish forces led by Spinola.Artists and Engravers: The author of this work is Herman Hugo (1588-1629). He was a Jesuit priest, writer and military chaplain. His is best known for his spiritual emblem book ‘Pia Desideria’. Artist and engraver for this work unknown, to be determined. Published by Balthasar Moretus at the Plantin Press.

Condition: Very good, given age. Original middle fold. Two (mirrored) creases in the bottom margin. General age-related toning and/or occasional minor defects from handling. Please study scan carefully.

Keywords: ANTIQUE MAP-FORTIFICATION-BREDA-MAURICE OF ORANGE-HERMAN HUGO

(PCO) A245-16