Author: Frans Hogenberg (1535-1590)
Title: [Cartography, Antique print, handcolored engraving] Le Briel (Brielle), published 1575.
Description: Map of Briel from a French edition of Braun/Hogenberg's Theatre des cites du monde vol. 2, published in 1575. Plate nr. 27. Caption in Latin on the bottom right: 'Brilium, Holandiae Opp. Ob Intestinum Batavicum Bellum, Quod Anno Partae Salutis, M.D.LXXII. Calend Aprlis, Hic Initium Sumpsit, Famosum.'City view - stadsgezicht - old map - oude kaart - Brielle - Brilium - Le Briel - Zuid-Holland Handcolored engraving, with margins, text in letterpress on verso; plate mark: 352 x 492 mm, total: 385 x 541 mm; vertical crease at center, some smudges on the margins, traces of previous mounting on verso, yet in good condition.

Keywords: Cartography|Hand colored|Topography & Travel