874 - P. SCHENK (1653-1713), Map of Lille, military map, 1708, Copper engraving

P. SCHENK (1653-1713), Map of Lille, military map, 1708, Copper engraving Pieter Schenk (around 1653 Elberfeld - 1713 Amsterdam): Plan of Lille, Cartographic Military Map, 1708, Copper engraving Technique: Copper engraving on Laid paper Inscription: The copper engraving was produced in red colour, which was used only rarely and for special occasions, especially in the 18th century. Inscribed in the lower right cartouche "Situation der gegend Lille mit der vertranchirung unser beyden Arméen, wie auch de Franzosen zwischen Selins, und Herins stehende. d. 15. Sept. 1708". Signed in the plate and with indication of place: "Pet. Schenk exc. Amst C. P.". Date: 1708 Description: From: Frederik den Femtes Atlas, vol. 12, tvl. 58. Peter Schenk the Elder was a German engraver and cartographer from Elberfeld, now part of Wuppertal. Around 1684 he moved to Amsterdam and became a pupil of Gerard Valck, specialised in mezzotint; he travelled to Leipzig and Berlin. Until his death in 1718/19 he published numerous maps and pictures. Keywords: 18th century, Baroque, Cities, France, Size: Laid paper: 16,3 cm x 18,8 cm (6,4 x 7,4 in), Depiction: 14,4 cm x 18,0 cm (5,7 x 7,1 in) Condition: Good condition. The sheet is slightly discoloured due to its age, vertical crease in the right area of the image. The decorative sheet makes a very good impression.