38 Pieter Schenk I (1660–1718) – Map of Geldern and Its Fortifications / Geldern – Dermahliger Befestigung – Copperplate Engraving (1684)

This map shows the fortified city of Geldern, located in present-day North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany. The engraving highlights the complex star-shaped bastion system and the structured urban center within. Extensive German annotations frame the image, recounting the city's strategic importance, military history, and sieges, particularly during the Eighty Years' War and the campaigns involving Prince Maurice of Orange. The level of detail in both the fortifications and street layout reflects the city’s transformation into a military stronghold during the early modern period.

Pieter Schenk  was a Dutch engraver, cartographer, and publisher active in Amsterdam and Leipzig. He is known for his detailed town plans, map engravings, and city views which were often compiled into atlases such as the Hecatompolis or Atlas Contractus. His works are notable for their clean linework and precision, offering valuable historical insight into the urban landscapes of early 18th-century Europe

Artist or Maker:

Pieter Schenk

Dimensions:

19 cm x 30 cm

Medium:

Engraving

Date:

1684

Condition Report:

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