Antique Map-MARDYCK-FORTRESS-DUNKIRK-FRANCE-de Wit-1700

Description

This print shows the a map of the fortress Mardyck in Dunkirk, France.

Made by an anonymous engraver after de Wit.

Medium: Engraving on hand laid (verge) paper.

Sheet size: 31 x 26 cm (12.2 x 10.24 inch). Image size: 27 x 22.5 cm. (10.63 x 8.86 inch).

Condition: good, given age. Diagonal crease upper left corner. Holes from binding in upper margin. Yellow stripe right margin. General age-related toning and/or occasional minor defects from handling. Please study scan carefully.

MARDYCK-FORTRESS-DUNKIRK-FRANCE | RBOS-A8-09

BACKGROUND INFORMATION

This attractive print was published by Frederik de Wit, Amsterdam. Published in the Atlas ‘Theatrum ichnographicum omnium urbium et praecipuorum oppidorum Belgicarum XVII Provinciarum (…).’ 1700-1710.

Reference: Rijksmuseum RP-P-AO-18-220.