1693 – N. de Fer – Place
30 €
Title: “Place attaquée dans les formes avec les lignes de circonvalation et contrevalation.”
Description:
Very decorative schematic representation of an imaginary siege designed to illustrate the principles of military fortification and investment. A star-shaped fort (labeled ‘A’) at the center of the siege operations. The map shows a detailed network of trenches, batteries, and camps surrounding the fort. In the bottom left, children or putti are shown examining architectural or siege-related objects, a common artistic touch in de Fer’s work.
The work served as an illustrated treatise on the varieties of military forts and defensive designs used by the French military under royalty. It specifically highlights the complex defensive lines (circumvallation and contrevallation) used to surround and pressure a star-shaped fortress during a siege.
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
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