Antique Print-LENS-HESDIN-FRANCE--Coronelli-1706

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Plate 121: 'Lens - Hesdin'. This plate shows views and groundplans with fortifications of the French cities of Lens and Hesdin. Etching / engraving on vergé type hand laid paper. Description: This scarse original old antique print / plate originates from: 'Teatro della Guerra' by P. Coronelli, 1706.Artists and Engravers: The author of this work is Vincenzo Maria (Padre) Coronelli (1650-1718): Father Corronelli was a Franciscan priest, who spend most of his life in Venice. He was a noted theologian and was appointed as Father General of his order in 1699. At that time he was already famous as a mathematician, cartographer and globe maker. He was very infuential, compiled and engraved over 500 maps. His most well known work is the 2-volume 'Atlante Veneto' but is is equally well known for his very large terrestrial and celestial globes. One, 15 feet in diameter he made for Louis XIV of France. Condition: Excellent. General age related toning and occasional light staining from handling. Storage location: C2-16 The overall size is ca. 10.2 x 7.1 inch. The image size is ca. 7.1 x 4.9 inch. The overall size is ca. 26 x 18 cm. The image size is ca. 18 x 12.5 cm.

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• Title: Antique Print-LENS-HESDIN-FRANCE--Coronelli-1706
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  • Maps and Topographical - France