Netherlands, The Hague, Buitenhof, Parliament R. Boitet, 1730, ´t Buiten-Hof

Large and beautifully engraved 18th-century view of the Buitenhof, just outside the parliament buildings, in The Hague. On the foreground a lively scene of people passing by.

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. Central fold as published. Wide margins. Clean paper.

Image 27,5x33,5cm, page 32x38cm