Netherlands - Seventeen Provinces of the Netherlands; T.C. Lotter - XVII Provinciae Belgii sive Germaniae Inferioris - 1751-1760

XVII Provinces of Belgium or Lower Germany

Created by the German cartographer and engraver Tobias Conrad Lotter in Augsburg, 1758-1760. Son-in-law of M. Seutter, Lotter reissued this map with renewed cartouches.

The map shows the Seventeen Provinces of the Netherlands (present-day Netherlands, Belgium and Luxembourg) and surrounding border regions. 10 of the Provinces are under Spanish rule, the remaining 7 Provinces are 'free'.

With a very extensive title cartouche, full Latin title and several mythological figures. Mars, Mercury, Neptune and Minerva symbolize war, commerce, seafaring and wisdom, which underlie the prosperity of the XVII Provinces. Also depicted are the coats of arms of the Seventeen Provinces (including duchies, counties and lordships).

In excellent condition, clear coloring from the period. On verso: blank, remaining acid-free tape at the top edge. Map size approx 59x50 cm, on sheet 67x53 cm.

Full text in cartouche:
XVII PROVINCIAE BELGII sive Germaniae Inferioris priscis temporib. Circulo Burgundico S.R.I. annumeratae quarum X hodie maximam partem Hispaniarum non nullae Galilea Regis ditioni subjacent VII vero sub nomine Foederatarum Provinciar Libertate gaudent
Studio et Opera
Tobiae Conradi Lotter
Geographi
Augusta

Automatically translated as:
The XVII Provinces of Belgium or Nieder-Germanië, which in former times belonged to the Burgundian Circle of the Holy Roman Empire (S.R.I.); of which today 10 largely fall under the rule of Spain, some under the King of France, and 7 enjoy the freedom under the name of the United Provinces. Signed and published by Tobias Conrad Lotter, geographer, Augsburg."

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