877 - P. SCHENK (1660-1778), Map of the Margraviate of Upper Lusatia 2, Copper engraving

P. SCHENK (1660-1778), Map of the Margraviate of Upper Lusatia 2, Copper engraving Peter Schenk (1660 Elberfeld - around 1778 Amsterdam): II The Goerlitzer "Geograph Delineation of the Margraviate of Upper Lusatia belonging to the Kuhrsächsische Landen" Part of the map of East Saxony with Goerlitz, Lusatia, Rothenburg, 18th century, Copper engraving Technique: Hand colored Copper engraving on Paper Date: 18th century Description: Part II of the large four-part Schenk map of Upper Lusatia, considered to be the most detailed of the 18th century. Keywords: Topography; Geography; Historical source; Lower Lusatia; Goerlitz, 18th century, Baroque, Maps, Germany, Size: Paper: 55,5 cm x 67,0 cm (21,9 x 26,4 in), Plate: 44,3 cm x 58,3 cm (17,4 x 23 in), Depiction: 43,0 cm x 57,0 cm (16,9 x 22,4 in) Condition: Good condition. Slightly discoloured and slightly stained due to age. Crease over lower left corner of sheet. The map folded vertically across the centre was removed from a binding and still bears adhesive residue on the verso