Belgium, Netherlands, Brabant Hondius / Le Roy, 1705, Novissima et Accuratissima Brabantiae Ducatus Tabula

Impressive folio-sized copper engraving with a map of Brabant, nowadays divided between Belgium and the Netherlands. North is to the right. Like all other maps of Brabantiae Ducatus, it encloses the area between the rivers Rhine, Maas and Schelde, with Namur as the most southern town. On the right-hand side the heraldic arms of Brabant, on the lower right-hand side a cartouche embellished with the figure of Atlas.

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, folds as published. Wide margins, clear print.

Image 39x49,5cm, sheet 41.5x52,5cm