Map of the Seventeen Netherlandish Provinces in the Shape of the Belgic Lion

Hessel Gerritsz (1581-1632), published by Nicolaes Visscher I (1618-1679), engraving, 1656

The map of the Netherlands is here depicted in the shape of the Leo Belgicus (the Belgic Lion). During the Eighty Years’ War (1568-1648) it was a powerful symbol of the desired unity of the Netherlandish provinces. Many maps of this kind appeared in that period and remained popular even after the Revolt. This one was issued at least five times between 1609 and 1656.

Artwork typeprint, map
Object numberRP-P-AO-1-4
Dimensionsheight 440 mm x width 565 mm

Map of the Seventeen Netherlandish Provinces in the Shape of the Belgic Lion

Identification

Title(s)
Map of the Seventeen Netherlandish Provinces in the Shape of the Belgic Lion
Inscribed
Leo Belgicus / Nova XVII Provinciarum Germania Inferioris (...)
Object type
Object number
RP-P-AO-1-4
Inscriptions / marks
- collector's mark: Lugt 2228
- collector's mark: Lugt 195
Description
The map of the Netherlands is here depicted in the shape of the Leo Belgicus (the Belgic Lion). During the Eighty Years’ War (1568-1648) it was a powerful symbol of the desired unity of the Netherlandish provinces. Many maps of this kind appeared in that period and remained popular even after the Revolt. This one was issued at least five times between 1609 and 1656.
Catalogue reference
Van der Heijden 66-5(5)

Creation

Creation
- print maker: Hessel Gerritsz
- after own design by: after design of Hessel Gerritsz
- publisher: Claes Jansz. Visscher (II) (mentioned on object) [rejected]
- publisher: Nicolaes Visscher (I) (mentioned on object), Amsterdam
Dating
1656
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Dimensions
height 440 mm x width 565 mm

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Acquisition and rights

Ownership
Copyright
Public domain

Documentation

Van der Heijden 66-5(5)

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