41 Georg Braun (1541–1622) & Frans Hogenberg (1535–1590) – Map of Sluis / Sluysa Teutonicae Flandriae Oppidum – Belgium (1575)

This original hand-coloured copperplate engraving shows the fortified Flemish city of Sluis (Sluysa), with its dense urban layout, surrounding waterways, and defensive walls. Decorative features include sailing ships, cultivated fields, coats of arms, and a foreground couple in period dress. The map is accompanied by extensive Latin commentary on the verso, with historical references to Bruges, the canal system, and the city’s strategic role in the region.

This engraving was published in the second volume of Civitates Orbis Terrarum (1575), the monumental city atlas compiled by Georg Braun and Frans Hogenberg in Cologne. Known as the largest city book ever printed, the work consists of six volumes and 546 engravings depicting the world’s most prominent cities. The engravings were executed by leading artists and cartographers of the era, including Frans Hogenberg, Joris Hoefnagel, and his son Jacob.

Artist or Maker:

Georg Braun  & Frans Hogenberg

Dimensions:

52 cm × 39 cm

Medium:

Engraving

Date:

1575

Condition Report:

This work is in good condition overall. There may be a few minor imperfections or fox or mottled marks to be expected with age. Please review the images carefully for condition details, and feel free to contact us with any questions or for a comprehensive condition report.