878 - P. SCHENK (1660–1778), Map of the Margraviate of Upper Lusatia 1, circa 1759, copper engraving

P. SCHENK (1660–1778), Map of the Margraviate of Upper Lusatia 1, circa 1759, copper engraving Peter Schenk (1660, Elberfeld – circa 1778, Amsterdam): The Budisnische Sheet I: Geographical Delineation of the Margraviate of Upper Lusatia Belonging to the Kuhrsächsische Landen—Map of Areas of the Electorate of Saxony Including the Towns of Bischoffswerda, Stolpen, and Neukirch, c. 1759, copper engraving Technique: Hand-colored copper engraving on paper Date: c. 1759 Description: Part of the large four-part Schenk map of Upper Lusatia, considered the most detailed of the 18th century. With a legend in the lower left corner Keywords: Topography; Geography; Historical source; Electorate of Saxony; King Frederick Augustus I of Saxony; 18th century; Baroque; Maps; Germany; Size: Paper: 55.0 cm x 67.0 cm (21.7 x 26.4 in), Plate: 44.3 cm x 58.3 cm (17.4 x 23 in), Depiction: 43.0 cm x 57.5 cm (16.9 x 22.6 in) Condition: Good condition. Slightly discolored and slightly stained due to age. Slight crease above the upper right corner of the sheet. The map, which was folded vertically across the center, was removed from a binding and still bears adhesive residue on the reverse. The center fold is slightly wavy.