Bilder Christoph Weigel the Elder (1654–1725) – Map of Namur, Belgium – Engraving

Beskrivning

This finely engraved map by Christoph Weigel the Elder presents the fortified city of Namur (Namen), located at the strategic confluence of the Meuse and Sambre rivers in what is now Belgium. Rendered in a top-down plan typical of Baroque military cartography, the engraving details the star-shaped bastion fortifications encircling the city and citadel, along with roads, farmland, and river crossings. Text in Dutch and Latin beneath the image recounts the French capture of Namur in 1692 under Louis XIV and its recapture by William III of England in 1695. The work reflects the militarized landscape of the War of the Grand Alliance and the era’s focus on fortified urban design.

Christoph Weigel the Elder (1654–1725) was a prolific German engraver and publisher based in Nuremberg. He produced numerous topographical and historical engravings that combined cartographic clarity with decorative elegance. His works played a key role in documenting the political and military geography of Baroque Europe, and remain valued for their artistic and historical significance.

Artist or Maker:
Christoph Weigel the Elder

Dimensions:
20 cm × 18 cm

Medium:
Engraving

Date:
1702

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.