Czechia - Prague, battle of; De Hondt / Van der Schley - Plan de La Bataille, …., près de Prague; le 6 May 1757. - 1751-1760
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Plan de La Bataille, près de Prague; le 6 May 1757 by De Hondt / Van der Schley, Czechia, a rare copper-engraved military map illustrating the Battle of Prague (Štěrboholy) of 1757, in contemporary hand colour, 42 × 51 cm, in good condition.
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Plan de La Bataille, gagnée par Sa Majeste' le Roi De Prusse, sur l'Armée Autrichienne, aux Ordres de S. A. R. le Duc Charles de Lorraine, près de Prague; le 6 May 1757. (1758)
Image 37,5x44,5cm, sheet 42x51cm
Striking and highly detailed fine unusual copper engraved military map illustrating the plan of the Battle of Prague (also known as the Battle of Štěrboholy), fought on May 6, 1757, during the Seven Years' War, by Pierre de Hondt after L. W. F. Von Oebschelwitz, engraved by J. V. Schley.
Here are the main details that can be gleaned from the document:
Victor: The Prussian army led by Frederick the Great.
Loser: The Austrian army under the command of Charles Alexander of Lorraine.
It was one of the bloodiest battles of the 18th century, marked by a daring Prussian flanking maneuver through marshy terrain.
Map Elements
The map is oriented with North up (as indicated by the compass rose in the center) and shows:
The city of Prague: Clearly visible on the left, surrounded by its imposing star-shaped fortifications.
The Vltava River: Meandering through the landscape, dividing the operational areas.
Military Deployments: The colored blocks represent infantry and cavalry formations. Red lines usually indicate the Prussians, while blue or yellow (depending on the specific map convention) indicate the Austrians.
Topography: The hills (Ziska), surrounding villages, and small bodies of water or marshy areas that played a crucial tactical role are clearly visible.
Legend and Critical Apparatus
The lower section features an extensive legend (Renvois) with alphabetical (A-T) and numerical (1-9, I-VI) references explaining:
Troop movements during the various phases of the battle.
The positions of the pontoon bridges built to allow for river crossings.
The names of key villages (such as Štěrboholy) where the heaviest fighting took place.
Good condition. Top margin short, leaving the top of the title cut off, some minimal age browning in the bottom margin. Otherwise excellent. Central fold as published, clear print, nice hand coloring, thick paper.
Plan de La Bataille, gagnée par Sa Majeste' le Roi De Prusse, sur l'Armée Autrichienne, aux Ordres de S. A. R. le Duc Charles de Lorraine, près de Prague; le 6 May 1757. (1758)
Image 37,5x44,5cm, sheet 42x51cm
Striking and highly detailed fine unusual copper engraved military map illustrating the plan of the Battle of Prague (also known as the Battle of Štěrboholy), fought on May 6, 1757, during the Seven Years' War, by Pierre de Hondt after L. W. F. Von Oebschelwitz, engraved by J. V. Schley.
Here are the main details that can be gleaned from the document:
Victor: The Prussian army led by Frederick the Great.
Loser: The Austrian army under the command of Charles Alexander of Lorraine.
It was one of the bloodiest battles of the 18th century, marked by a daring Prussian flanking maneuver through marshy terrain.
Map Elements
The map is oriented with North up (as indicated by the compass rose in the center) and shows:
The city of Prague: Clearly visible on the left, surrounded by its imposing star-shaped fortifications.
The Vltava River: Meandering through the landscape, dividing the operational areas.
Military Deployments: The colored blocks represent infantry and cavalry formations. Red lines usually indicate the Prussians, while blue or yellow (depending on the specific map convention) indicate the Austrians.
Topography: The hills (Ziska), surrounding villages, and small bodies of water or marshy areas that played a crucial tactical role are clearly visible.
Legend and Critical Apparatus
The lower section features an extensive legend (Renvois) with alphabetical (A-T) and numerical (1-9, I-VI) references explaining:
Troop movements during the various phases of the battle.
The positions of the pontoon bridges built to allow for river crossings.
The names of key villages (such as Štěrboholy) where the heaviest fighting took place.
Good condition. Top margin short, leaving the top of the title cut off, some minimal age browning in the bottom margin. Otherwise excellent. Central fold as published, clear print, nice hand coloring, thick paper.
Details
Era
1400-1900
Number of objects
1
Country
Czechia
Geographical specification
Prague, battle of
Map maker/publisher
De Hondt / Van der Schley
Map/book title
Plan de La Bataille, …., près de Prague; le 6 May 1757.
Period
1751-1760
Condition
Good
Technique
Copper engraving
Additional Information
Rare military map illustrating the plan of the Battle of Prague (or Štěrboholy) in 1757
Map colour
Contemporary hand colour
Height
42 cm
Width
51 cm
