875 - P. SCHENK (1653–1713), Map of Namur, Belgium, around 1700, copper engraving

P. SCHENK (1653–1713), Map of Namur, Belgium, around 1700, copper engraving Pieter Schenk (born around 1653 in Elberfeld—died 1713 in Amsterdam): Fortification plan of Namur, military map, c. 1700, 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: “Namur, in the region of the same name, at the confluence of the Meuse and Sambre: captured by the French in 1692, by King William in 1693, yet today once again under French rule—as recorded in our city chronicle; Parallel title: Namurcum, ad Mosæ ac Sabis confluentes: ceded to the French, 1692; to King William, 1693; today, however, once again under French rule. A view of it in Hecatompoli." Signed on the plate and with an indication of place: “Pet. Schenk exc. Amst C. P.” Date: c. 1700 Description: From: “Frederik the Fifth’s Atlas, Vol. 12, Plate 57.” 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, Belgium, Size: Laid paper: 15.5 cm x 19.8 cm (6.1 x 7.8 in), Image: 14.2 cm x 18.6 cm (5.6 x 7.3 in) Condition: Good condition. The sheet is slightly discolored and foxed due to its age; a vertical fold line indicates that the sheet originated from an atlas; the top is trimmed within the frame. The decorative sheet makes a very good impression.