• presentation of the map reproduction without a frame
  • detail of the map from the centre
  • detail of the map from the centre left
  • Vintage illustration of a fort on a map with a yellowed paper background
  • Close-up of a vintage illustration with green grass and a path on a textured beige background.
  • Corner of a vintage document with a gold border on beige paper
  • Corner of a map with a compass rose and text on a beige background
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Antique aerial view of Barcelona, 1700

SKU:  195004

Antique aerial view of Barcelona, 1700

€53,11 EUR
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Carel Allard’s Barcelona, published in 1705, is a compelling and historically charged map depicting the Siege of Barcelona during the War of the Spanish Succession (1701–1714). Created by the Dutch engraver and map publisher Carel Allard, the work combines cartographic precision with dramatic military illustration, offering a unique perspective on one of the most significant events in early 18th-century Catalonia.

The map presents a bird’s-eye view of the city of Barcelona and its surrounding fortifications as they appeared during the 1705 siege, when Anglo-Dutch forces allied with Archduke Charles of Austria launched a successful assault on the city, then held by Bourbon troops loyal to Philip V of Spain. The engraving meticulously details the layout of the fortified city, the harbor, and the positioning of besieging forces. Troop encampments, artillery placements, and attack trajectories are illustrated with precision, giving a strategic view of the battle’s unfolding.

Barcelona’s medieval walls, bastions, citadel (the Montjuïc fortress), and prominent buildings such as the cathedral and royal palace are easily identifiable. The harbor, critical for the naval blockade and supply routes, is shown with British and Dutch ships deployed offshore, underscoring the international dimension of the conflict.

Allard, known for his skillful military and topographic engravings, enhances the map with ornate cartouches, keys, and battle legends. The detailed annotations in Latin or Dutch explain troop movements and military actions, transforming the map into both a visual document and a narrative of siege warfare.

More than a cartographic artifact, this map serves as a propaganda tool and historical record, aligning with Protestant European support for the Habsburg claimant. 

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Materials

Cotton canvas, matte photo paper, fine art paper, pigmented inks.

  • The canvas it's 99 % cotton, 450 gr/sqm;
  • The matte photo paper it's acid-free (archival paper), 190 gr/sqm;
  • The fine art photo paper it's satinated (semi-glossy), 140 gr/sqm.

Shipping & Returns

Dispatching time: 1-2 days.

* AirMail option: The orders will be sent by priority registered mail, usually via client National Post (USPS, Canada Post, Royal Mail, LaPoste, Deutsche Post, PostNL, etc). The delivery times are not guaranteed, sometimes it will take longer and these are beyond our control. Tracking number will be provided. Clients from US and Canada cannot track the parcels as the tracking numbers are not rolled in USPS and Canada Post systems.

* UPS standard: The orders will be sent with UPS expedited option. The delivery time it's between 5-11 days. Tracking number will be provided after dispatch.

* UPS express: : The orders will be sent with UPS express saver. The delivery time it's between 4-7 days. Tracking number will be provided after dispatch.

Framing tips

Both type of materials, paper and canvas prints come rolled and will be need to be taken to your local framers.

The image it's printed with a border of 0.6 " (1.5 cm), for framing purposes only.

If you have already a frame, be sure you send us the exact size of the print that will fit inside the frame. We're printing on vectorial plotters so the size could slightly be more or less with 0.4" (1 cm).

If you plan to have the canvas print stretched on wooden frame, you'll need additional border, so please let us know after placing the order.

The images above was cropped from the image at the biggest size available (keeping the best quality and aspect /ratio), so, for good details please choose biggest dimensions that will suit your preferences / space.

Care Instructions

The print media (canvas or photo paper) could be cleaned only with a dry, soft cloth.

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