1760 – T. C. Lotter – Provinciae Belgii

Title:          “XVII. Provinciae Belgii sive Germaniae, Inferioris priscis temporib, Circulo Burgundico S.R.I. annumeratae quarum X. hodie maximam partem Hispaniarum non nullae Galliae, Regis ditioni subjacent, VII. vero sub nomme Foederatarum Provinciar libertate gaudent”

Description:

Decorative and very detailed map of the Netherlands, Belgium and Luxembourg. At the top left decorative cartouche with title, the gods Mars, Hermes, Athena and Neptune including 17 coats-of-arms of the provinces.

The map comes from T. C. Lotter atlas “Grosser Atlas…” published in Augsburg, 1760.

Cartographer:   Tobias Conrad Lotter ( 1717 – 1777 )
Sheet size:           66,5 x 54,6 cm
Year:                     1760
Technique:          copper engraving

Condition:
Good condition. Original hand coloring. Small separation on lower middle fold.

This is an original antique map published in 1760 and NOT a modern copy or reprint

On your request I will provide a Certificate of Authenticity