Bilder Mattheus Smallegange (1624-1710) – Views of Middelburg – Engraving (1696)

Beskrivning

These four scenes, including views of the Engelsche Kerk, the Vismarkt, the Gevangen Huis, and the Traet en Spinne, offer detailed depictions of various structures and public spaces within the city of Middelburg. The engraving presents architectural elevations and street life, providing a record of seventeenth-century Dutch urban planning. It originates from the Nieuwe Chronyk van Zeeland, published in 1696.

Mattheus Smallegange was a Dutch historian and genealogist. He is best known for his comprehensive chronicles of the province of Zeeland. His work included detailed descriptions and visual records of the region's topography and urban development. He significantly contributed to the historiography of the Netherlands through his cartographic and narrative documentation.

Artist or Maker:
Mattheus Smallegange.

Dimensions:
Approximately 37 cm x 42 cm.

Medium:
Engraving.

Date:
1696.

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.