885 - P. SCHENK (1660–1778), Map: Wittenberg and Gräfenhainichen, 1749, copper engraving

P. SCHENK (1660–1778), Map: Wittenberg and Gräfenhainichen, 1749, copper engraving Peter Schenk (1660 Elberfeld – ca. 1778 Amsterdam): Topographical map of the districts of Wittenberg and Gräfenhainichen, together with the district of Seyda, 1749, copper engraving Technique: Hand-colored copper engraving on paper Inscription: Signed in the upper left corner of the printing plate: “In Amsterdam by P. Schenk mit Königl. und Churfürstl. Sächs.l. Privilegio.” Inscribed in the upper left corner of the printing plate: "Accurate Geographical Delineation of the Districts of Wittenberg and Gräfenhainichen, together with the District of Seyda, belonging to the Electorate of Saxony and located in the Electoral District, including cities, towns, and villages, as well as other adjacent places and regions." Date: 1749 Description: Title cartouche with an allegorical depiction in the upper left. With a place index on the sides. Keywords: Topography; Geography; Historical source; Land survey; Kingdom of Saxony; Saxony-Anhalt; Electorate of Saxony, 18th century, Baroque, Maps, Germany, Size: Paper: 55.2 cm x 65.0 cm (21.7 x 25.6 in), Plate: 50.2 cm x 59.3 cm (19.8 x 23.3 in), Depiction: 49.3 cm x 58.2 cm (19.4 x 22.9 in) Condition: Good condition. Slightly discolored due to age and foxing in places, particularly around the margins. The map, which is folded vertically down the center, was removed from a binding and still bears adhesive residue on the reverse. There is slight waviness along the center fold.