Netherlands, The Hague R. Boitet, year, Afbeelding van 's Graven-Hage, zoo als dezelve in den Jaare 1553 zig opdeed

A large and beautifully engraved view of The Hague, seen from the direction of the Vijverberg across the Hofvijver, with the Binnenhof on the left and the Voorhout on the right. In the background is the city center. In the foreground is a procession of the civic guard. It is based on a painting in The Hague City Hall and depicts the city in 1553.

Engraved by J. van Giessen.

The plate is from: 'Beschrijving van 's Gravenhage' (Description of The Hague), by Jacob Riemer (1676-1762), published in Delft by Reinier Boitet, 1730.

The book contains many beautiful engravings of important buildings, churches, monasteries, estates, and castles in The Hague.

The plates were engraved by Gerrit van Giesen (1692-1750), Jan Caspar Phillips (1700-1765), and F. v. Bleyswyck. Published by Reinier Boitet (1680-1750).

Very good condition, very thick paper and a very clear print. Folds as published. Very wide margins. Clean paper.

Image 28x50cm, page 32x55cm