Detailed Plan of the City of Zutphen, The Netherlands – Hendrik de Leth, c.1740
€ 480
Original antique · The actual sheet photographed · Certificate of authenticity on request · Sold unframed · Worldwide shipping from € 15 (rates)
Date
1740
Sheet size
35 × 38 cm (13.8 × 15.0 in)
Condition
Good
Reference
BG-02857
What the condition grades mean
Excellent
Bright and clean, with no faults worth mentioning.
Very good
Only light signs of age, such as faint toning.
Good
Normal signs of age for a sheet of this period: toning, some foxing, small marks or neat old repairs.
Fair
Clear faults such as staining, tears or repairs, priced to match.
Every fault we see is written in the condition note, and the whole sheet is shown uncropped in the photos.
Condition
The map is in excellent condition, with vibrant hand-coloring, no visible tears or discoloration, and elegantly mounted on a cream matting board for display.
About this sheet
This hand-colored engraving, created by Hendrik de Leth and published around 1740, presents a detailed and precise plan of the fortified city of Zutphen in the Netherlands. The map showcases the city’s intricate star-shaped fortifications, a hallmark of 17th and 18th-century military architecture. The canals, bastions, and strategic defenses surrounding Zutphen reflect its importance as a fortified town along the IJssel River.
The plan includes a numbered legend that identifies key locations and landmarks within the city, such as gates, buildings, and public spaces, providing a valuable historical record of Zutphen's urban and defensive layout during the early 18th century.
This map is presented in excellent condition, with vibrant hand-coloring that enhances the details of the fortifications, waterways, and urban structures. It is elegantly mounted on a cream matting board with a dark inner border, ensuring both protection and a refined display.
Hendrik de Leth was a renowned Dutch cartographer and engraver, known for his meticulous city plans and landscapes. His works are celebrated for their accuracy and artistic quality, making this map a fascinating example of his craftsmanship.
This piece is not only an important historical artifact for those interested in Dutch history and cartography but also a striking decorative addition for collectors of antique maps and city plans.
