443 - P. SCHENK (1653–1713), Hulst in the province of Zeeland, around 1712, copper engraving

P. SCHENK (1653–1713), Hulst in the province of Zeeland, around 1712, copper engraving Pieter Schenk (born around 1653 in Elberfeld – died 1713 in Amsterdam): Map of Hulst in the province of Zeeland, c. 1712, copper engraving Technique: Copper engraving on laid paper Inscription: The copper engraving was produced in red, a color used only rarely and for special occasions, especially in the 18th century. Inscribed below the image in Dutch and Latin: “Hulst, in Flanders (which was the lowest conquest of Frederick Henry), liberated by the capture of the Great and Little Kyckuit on August 30, 1702.” Signed in the plate and with an indication of place: “Pet. Schenk exc. Amst C. P.” Date: c. 1712 Description: 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, specializing in mezzotint; he traveled to Leipzig and Berlin. Until his death in 1718/19, he published numerous maps and illustrations. Keywords: 18th century, Baroque, Cities, Netherlands, Size: Laid paper: 16.0 cm x 19.8 cm (6.3 x 7.8 in), Image: 14.4 cm x 18.6 cm (5.7 x 7.3 in) Condition: Good condition. The sheet is slightly discolored and foxed due to its age; trimmed at the bottom near the signature and has a small marginal tear that has been backed on the reverse side. The decorative print is in very good condition.