Bilder Mattheus Smallegange (1644–1710) – Map of Kats (Zeeland, Netherlands) – Engraving (1696)

Beskrivning

This print presents a detailed topographical view of the village of Kats in the province of Zeeland, Netherlands. The main image is a bird's-eye map showing the layout of the town, including its streets, houses, public buildings, and surrounding moats or waterways. Above the plan is a panoramic view of the town, emphasizing its skyline and main church steeple, labeled "KATS." This engraving was created for Smallegange's major regional historical and descriptive work, "Nieuwe Cronyk van Zeeland."

Mattheus Smallegange was a Dutch historian, writer, and genealogist. He is best known for his comprehensive historical and topographical chronicle, "Nieuwe Cronyk van Zeeland," which documented the history, genealogy, and geography of the province of Zeeland. The work is esteemed for its rigorous detail in both text and the numerous high-quality, illustrative maps and town plans.

Artist or Maker:  Mattheus Smallegange 

Dimensions:  Approximately 42 cm x 38 cm

Medium:  Engraving 

Date:  1696

Condition Report:
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