Antique Map-FORTIFICATION-BREDA-PRINCE OF ORANGE-Herman Hugo-1627

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 x 29.5 cm. The image size is ca. 35 x 23 cm. Size in inch: The overall size is ca. 15 x 11.6 inch. The image size is ca. 13.8 x 9.1 inch.

Antique map, titled: ‘Breda as it was fortified by the Prince of Orange before the seige layd before it.’, it shows a plan of the fortification around the Dutch city of Breda, as fortified by Prince Maurice of Orange. This print originates from Herman Hugo’s ‘The Siege of Breda by the Armes of Phillip the Fourth.’, by Herman Hugo, published in 1627, which is the English translation of ‘Obsidis Bredana, sub Ambrosio Spinola.’ (edition in 1626 and 1629), 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: Good, given age. Right edge cropped to the platemark, remargined with contemporary paper and acid-free archival tape. A printer’s crease from the top margin into the image. Middle fold, as issued. The middle fold starting, closed with contemporary paper and acid-free archival tape. General age-related toning and/or occasional minor defects from handling. Please study scan carefully.

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

(PCO) A245-16