Netherlands, The Hague, Binnenhof R. Boitet, 1730, Het Binnen Hof

A large and beautifully engraved view of the Binnenhof (´Inner Court´) and the Ridderzaal (´Knight Hall´) in The Hague, seen from the direction of the entrance coming from the Buitenhof. The Binnenhof, originally the house of the Counts of Holland, nowadays is the seat of the Dutch government.

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. Folded as published. Very wide margins. Clean paper.

Image 28x34cm, page 32x37,5cm