Nancy by Braun & Hogenberg 1618
TRANSLATION OF CARTOUCHE TEXT: This is a very exact drawing of Nancy, the capital of Lorraine, as it appears in the year 1617.
COMMENTARY BY BRAUN: "The fortifications largely began in 1587, when France was troubled by internal conflicts. [...] With admirable speed, the Duke of Lorraine erected thick suburb walls fortified with mighty bastions. In this way, two towns were turned into one. In 1609, not far from the upper gate, work began on the construction of a collegiate church, which, when it is finished, will be counted among the most beautiful. The palace of the dukes or kings is in the smaller town; it has beautiful gardens and a small racecourse or playing field, which is partly open and partly covered."
This bird's-eye view from the west clearly shows the fortifications and the bastions. The building site of the Cathedral of Notre-Dame-de-l'Annonciation (1), which was not completed until 1742, can be identified in the New Town, whose streets are all at right angles, founded in the 16th century. In contrast, the ducal palace (16) with its adjoining garden (17) and the jousting arena (37) can be seen in the Old Town. Castrum Nanceium was mentioned for the first time in 1073; the settlement around the castle was granted a municipal charter in 1266. In 1475, Nancy was conquered by Duke Charles the Bold of Burgundy during the Burgundian Wars and was recaptured in 1476 by Duke René II of Lorraine. By 1870, the walls had been completely pulled down.
The engraving is made after a map by Friedrich Brentel, published in 1611 and commissioned by or according to the agenda of Claude de la Ruelle. (Taschen)
Urbis Nancei Lotharingiae Metropolis secundum formam quam hoc Anno M.DC.XVII. habet exactissima delineatio. - La Ville de Nancy Caiptalle de Lorraine pour traicte au vif comme elles est ceste annee 1617.
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Nancy by Braun & Hogenberg.
Title: Urbis Nancei Lotharingiae Metropolis secundum formam quam hoc Anno M.DC.XVII. habet exactissima delineatio. - La Ville de Nancy Capitalle de Lorraine pour traicte au vif comme elles est ceste annee 1617.
Date of the first edition: 1617.
Date of this map: 1618.
Copper engraving, printed on paper.
Image size: 345 x 460mm (13.58 x 18.11 inches).
Sheet size: 410 x 540mm (16.14 x 21.26 inches).
Verso: Latin text.
Condition: Excellent, nice old colour.
Condition Rating: .
From: Theatri praecipuarum Totius Mundi Urbium Liber Sextus Anno MDCXVIII. (Van der Krogt 4, 41:1.6)
TRANSLATION OF CARTOUCHE TEXT: This is a very exact drawing of Nancy, the capital of Lorraine, as it appears in the year 1617.
COMMENTARY BY BRAUN: "The fortifications largely began in 1587, when France was troubled by internal conflicts. [...] With admirable speed, the Duke of Lorraine erected thick suburb walls fortified with mighty bastions. In this way, two towns were turned into one. In 1609, not far from the upper gate, work began on the construction of a collegiate church, which, when it is finished, will be counted among the most beautiful. The palace of the dukes or kings is in the smaller town; it has beautiful gardens and a small racecourse or playing field, which is partly open and partly covered."
This bird's-eye view from the west clearly shows the fortifications and the bastions. The building site of the Cathedral of Notre-Dame-de-l'Annonciation (1), which was not completed until 1742, can be identified in the New Town, whose streets are all at right angles, founded in the 16th century. In contrast, the ducal palace (16) with its adjoining garden (17) and the jousting arena (37) can be seen in the Old Town. Castrum Nanceium was mentioned for the first time in 1073; the settlement around the castle was granted a municipal charter in 1266. In 1475, Nancy was conquered by Duke Charles the Bold of Burgundy during the Burgundian Wars and was recaptured in 1476 by Duke René II of Lorraine. By 1870, the walls had been completely pulled down.
The engraving is made after a map by Friedrich Brentel, published in 1611 and commissioned by or according to the agenda of Claude de la Ruelle. (Taschen)