Antique Map of Deventer by Orlers (1615)

Description: Antique map titled 'Daventria'. Old map of the city of Deventer, the Netherlands. The print illustrates the siege and occupation of Deventer by the State army under command of prince Maurits on 10 June 1591. It shows the city of Deventer and the surrounding land with walls and ramparts. With two pontoon bridges over the IJssel river. This map originates from 'La genealogie des illustres comtes de Nassau' by Jan Jansz. Orlers en Hendrik van Haestens.

Artists and Engravers: Jan Janszoon Orlers (1570 - 1646), Dutch historian.