23 Sebastien de Pontault Beaulieu - Plan of the fortress of Quenoke - Belgium - 1680

Rare hand coloured map by Sebastien de Pontault Beaulieu originates from ”Les Plans et Profils des principales Villes et lieux considé;rables du comté; de Flandre. Avec les cartes gé;né;rales et les particuliè;res de chaque gouvernement”, a rare atlas of maps and views of the areas in the Southern Netherlands conquered by the French for the King of Spain. The work was published in Paris, 1680.

Sebastien de Pontault Beaulieu (circa 1610–1693) was a French cartographer and engraver renowned for his detailed maps and city plans during the 17th century. He is best known for his work "Les Plans et Profils des principales Villes et lieux considérables du comté de Flandre," published in 1680, which showcased significant cities in Flanders through intricate engravings. Beaulieu's maps are celebrated for their precision and artistic quality, reflecting the geographical knowledge of his time. His contributions significantly advanced the field of cartography and provided valuable resources for understanding the urban landscape of France and the Low Countries.

Artist or Maker: 

Sebastien de Pontault Beaulieu

Medium: 

Copper engraving

Date: 

1680