Belgium, Antwerp, Ranst Blaeu / Le Roy, 1705, Castrum Toparchiae de Broechem.

Impressive folio-sized copper engraving with explanatory text in Latin, French, and Dutch, depicting a bird's-eye view of Brouchem Castle (Ranst, just east of Antwerp) by Jacques Le Roy. With inset: View of the castle from the other side. Engraving published in "Brabantia illustrata, continens accuratissimam omnium castellorum et prætoriorium nobilium Brabantiæ, nec non celebrium coenobiorum ... descriptionem" - Illustrated Brabant, with an exact description of all castles and manors of Brabant - Glorified Brabant / The establishment of all lands, lordships, and titled families of Brabant Leiden - Amsterdam - The Hague D. van den Daelen - A. van Damme - E. Boucquet 1705, Jacques Le Roy

Very good condition, some light browning. Otherwise excellent. Wide margins, clear print.

Sheet 42x52cm, image 38x49,5cm