P. SCHENK (1660-1718), Map of Menen, city fortification, West Flanders, around 1710,

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Sep 9, 2023 - Sep 23, 2023

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  Pieter Schenk (1660 Elberfeld - 1718 Amsterdam): Map of Menen with fortification plan, fortification, West Flanders, c. 1710, Copper engraving

  Technique: Copper engraving on

  Inscription: The copper engraving was produced in red colour, which was used only rarely and for special occasions, especially in the 18th century. Inscribed below the image in Dutch and Latin: "Meenen, leggende in Wals Vlaanderen aen de Lisse...". Signed and inscribed in the plate: "Pet. Schenk exc. Amst C. P.".

  Date: c. 1710

  Size: : 15,5 cm x 19,3 cm (6,1 x 7,6 in), Depiction: 13,3 cm x 19,0 cm (5,2 x 7,5 in)

  Description: Peter Schenk the Elder was a German engraver and cartographer from Elberfeld, now 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, Cities, Belgium,

  Dimension

  Height: 6.10

  Width: 7.60

  Condition

  Very good condition. The sheet is slightly discoloured due to its age and occasionally rubbed. The decorative sheet makes a very good impression.
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