Netherlands - Serious; Famiano Strada - Graviæ obfidio Anno 1586 - 1651

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Graviæ obfidio Anno 1586, a copper-engraved map by Famiano Strada, published in the Netherlands in 1651, depicts the Siege of Grave as part of the Beleg van Grave.

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Folded as issued. Nice copy.

The engraving depicts the Siege of Grave in 1586, where Spanish troops attack the city, with many battles on land and on the river Maas, including cannons, soldiers, and explosions. The scene also shows the desperate attempts by troops of the States-General, indicated by letters referring to the legend at the bottom of the image.

Published in 'Famiani Stradae De Bello Belgico', Mainz, 1651, Johann Godfried Schönwetter.

Folded as issued. Nice copy.

The engraving depicts the Siege of Grave in 1586, where Spanish troops attack the city, with many battles on land and on the river Maas, including cannons, soldiers, and explosions. The scene also shows the desperate attempts by troops of the States-General, indicated by letters referring to the legend at the bottom of the image.

Published in 'Famiani Stradae De Bello Belgico', Mainz, 1651, Johann Godfried Schönwetter.

Details

Era
1400-1900
Over 200 years old
Yes
Number of items
1
Country
Netherlands
Geographical specification
Serious
Map maker/ publisher
Famiano Strada
Map/ Book title
Graviæ obfidio Anno 1586
Period
1651
Condition
Excellent
Technique
Copper engraving
Additional Information
Imposing print of the Siege of Grave in 1586 during the Eighty Years' War.
Map colour
Uncoloured map
Height
21 cm
Width
27 cm
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Objects sold
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