876 - P. SCHENK (1660–1778), Map of the County of Oldenburg, circa 1700, copper engraving

P. SCHENK (1660–1778), Map of the County of Oldenburg, circa 1700, copper engraving Peter Schenk (1660, Elberfeld – ca. 1778, Amsterdam): Topographical map of “Oldenburg Comitatus,” the County of Oldenburg between the Weser, Jever, and Wangerland, ca. 1700, copper engraving Technique: Hand-colored copper engraving on paper Inscription: Lower right, inscribed on the printing plate: “OLDENBVRG COMITATVS Prostant Amstelaedami apud Petrum Schenk et Gerardum Valk C. Priv. [...]”. Date: c. 1700 Description: The map depicts the territory of the County of Oldenburg. It includes numerous details such as towns, villages, rivers, mountains, and forests. Features colored border lines, a cartouche, and figures in the top left and bottom right corners. Verso: Handwritten signature “Oldenburg” Keywords: Topography; geography; historical source; Oldenburg; 18th century; Baroque; Maps; Germany; Size: Paper: 49.5 cm x 59.1 cm (19.5 x 23.3 in), Plate: 37.6 cm x 48.7 cm (14.8 x 19.2 in), Image: 37.2 cm x 48.2 cm (14.6 x 19 in) Condition: Good condition. Print on two sheets mounted together. Vertical fold in the center at the lower edge is slightly torn. The lower right corner of the sheet is creased.