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"Brilium, Holandiae Opp. ob Intestinum Batavicum Bellum, quod Anno Partae Salutis, M.D.LXXII, Calend Aprlis, hic Initium Sumpsit, Famosum" by Braun & Hogenberg

"Brilium, Holandiae Opp. ob Intestinum Batavicum Bellum, quod Anno Partae Salutis, M.D.LXXII, Calend Aprlis, hic Initium Sumpsit, Famosum" by Braun & Hogenberg

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Subject: Brielle & Netherlands

Creator: Braun & Hogenberg

Date: 1575 (circa)

Color: Hand color

Size: 19.1 x 13.7 inches

Source: Civitates Orbis Terrarum, Vol. II

Description: 

Attractive bird's-eye view of Brielle (also called Den Briel), an important 16th century port. The city is situated on a large island and is protected by both walls and canals. The panoramic view provides a quaint perspective of the surrounding farms, livestock, and boat building. Fishing was of great economic importance to the town, as evidenced by the fishermen casting their net in the lower left corner. The title cartouche translates as "Brielle, a town in Holland, well known because of the civil war in Batavia, which began here at the beginning of April 1572," referencing the city's role in the Dutch Revolt. Brielle, previously under control of the British, was liberated by the Watergeuzen rebels on April 1, which the town still celebrates as Liberation Day. The Dutch Revolt is symbolized by the ships engaged in battle at the bottom right. North is oriented at the bottom of the map. French text on verso.

 

Condition: B due to toned with one small hole along the centerfold and a few tiny surface abrasions

References: Fussel, pp. 162-163

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