P. Schenk (1660-1718), Fortification Plan, "ypres", Military Map, Around 1712, - Jul 01, 2023 | Fichter Kunsthandel In Hesse
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P. SCHENK (1660-1718), Fortification plan, "Ypres", military map, around 1712,

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P. SCHENK (1660-1718), Fortification plan, "Ypres", military map, around 1712,
P. SCHENK (1660-1718), Fortification plan, "Ypres", military map, around 1712,
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Pieter Schenk (1660 Elberfeld - 1718 Amsterdam): Fortification map, "Ypres", West Flanders, topographical military map, c. 1712, Copper engraving

Technique: Copper engraving on

Inscription: At the lower part signed in the printing plate: "Pet. Schenk exc. Amst C. P.". At the lower part inscribed in the printing plate: "Yperen, in Vlaanderen, tuschen Ryssel en Dixmuyden behoorende heden onder de Fransche".

Date: c. 1712

Description: Bird's eye view of Ypres, plan of the fortress. Peter Schenk the Elder was a German engraver and cartographer from Elberfeld, today part of Wuppertal. Around 1684 he moved to Amsterdam and became a pupil of Gerard Valck, specialising in mezzotint; he travelled to Leipzig and Berlin. Until his death in 1718/19 he published numerous maps and pictures.

Keywords: 18th century, Baroque, Maps, Belgium,

Condition
Good condition. The sheet is slightly browned and creased. The decorative sheet makes a very good impression.
Dimensions
16.4 x 19.5 cm
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P. SCHENK (1660-1718), Fortification plan, "Ypres", military map, around 1712,

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