1693 – N. de Fer – Mons

Title:                      “MONS, Ville Cataledu Hainaut…” 
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Description:
Very decorative plan of the fortified city of Mons, Belgium, depicting the city as it appeared after its capture by King Louis XIV’s forces during the Siege of Mons in 1691. The central text explains that the plan shows Mons as it was when the King himself took mastery of it after fifteen days of open trenches on April 8, 1691. The map highlights the extensive star-shaped bastions and defensive works typical of the era. A decorative cartouche in the top left provides publication details from Paris. A table in the top right identifies key city gates and fortifications, such as the Porte de Bertamont and the Ouvrage à Corne.

The engraving comes from the Nicolas de Fer atlas “Les Forces de l’Europe, ou Description des principales villes, avec leurs fortifications.” engraved by Herman van Loon, published in Paris, 1693.

Cartographer:    Nicolas de Fer (1646 – 1720)
Sheet size:             34,0 x 29,7 cm
Year:                      1693
Technique:           copper engraving

Condition:
Good, original condition.​

This is an original antique map published in 1693 and NOT a modern copy or reprint

On your request I will provide a Certificate of Authenticity