Netherlands, The Hague, Raad van State R. Boitet, 1730, ´t Huis van den Grave van Wassenaar, Heer van Obdam

Large and beautifully engraved 18th-century view of the building at Kneuterdijk 20 in The Hague, now the seat of the Council of State. Built in 1717 by Daniel Marot as the residence of the lords of Wassenaer-Obdam, it was internally renovated and expanded in 1816-17, including the addition of a neoclassical ballroom.

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, Central fold as published. Very wide margins. Clean paper.

Image 28x34cm, page 32x37,5cm