Brussels (Brussel - Bruxelles) by J. Boisseau. c. 1668
Profil de la ville de Bruxelles Siege et Residance des Ducs de Brabant.
Item Number: 25574
Category:
Antique maps > Europe > Belgium - Cities
References: Pastoureau - See Boisseau 1 #29
Old map - panoramic view of Brussels (Brussel - Bruxelles) by Jean Boisseau.
At bottom right: A Paris sur le Quay de l'horloge du Palais / Chez F. D[L]a Pointe.
Second edition published by F. Lapointe.
With key to locations.
Date of the first edition: 1648
Date of this map: c. 1668
Copper engraving, on two sheets, joined.
Engraver: Hugues Picart.
Size (not including margins): 28 x 71cm (10.9 x 27.7 inches)
Verso: Blank
Condition: Excellent.
Condition Rating: A
References: See Pastoureau, Boisseau 1, 29.
Separate publication. Second edition published by F. Lapointe.
François Lépine (dit Lapointe), was a French draughtsman and engraver who signed himself Lapointe. He engraved maps for Duval, De Fer, Sanson and pierre Mariette II.
C. 1668, he republished a number of panoramic views of Boisseau.