• presentation of the map reproduction without a frame
  • detail of the map from the centre
  • detail of the map from the centre left
  • detail of the map from the top left corner
  • detail of the map from the bottom left corner
  • detail of the map from the top right corner
  • detail of the map from the bottom right corner
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Ancient plan of the city and fortress of Breda, Netherlands, 1624

SKU:  194726

Ancient plan of the city and fortress of Breda, Netherlands, 1624

€53,00 EUR
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Sigismund Latomus's Abriss der Statt und Festung Breda (Plan of the City and Fortress of Breda), published in 1624, is a detailed depiction of the Siege of Breda during the Eighty Years' War. This conflict, which pitted the Spanish Empire against Dutch forces, culminated in one of its most dramatic moments with the capture of Breda by Spanish troops under General Ambrogio Spinola.

Latomus's map serves as both a historical record and a propaganda piece, reflecting the military precision and engineering expertise of the time. It illustrates the city of Breda, situated in the southern Netherlands, as well as the extensive siegeworks surrounding it. Trenches, encampments, artillery positions, and fortifications are meticulously rendered, providing insights into 17th-century siege warfare. The city's star-shaped bastions, a hallmark of Renaissance military architecture, are prominently displayed.

The map combines practical military details with artistic embellishments. A decorative cartouche frames the title, often accompanied by allegorical figures, military banners, or coats of arms, emphasizing the significance of the event. The map may include explanatory legends or annotations detailing key aspects of the siege, such as troop movements or the placement of defensive and offensive structures.

The Abriss der Statt und Festung Breda not only documented the siege for contemporary audiences but also glorified the Spanish victory, reinforcing Spinola's reputation as a master strategist. This event was immortalized in Velázquez’s famous painting, The Surrender of Breda, further emphasizing its cultural and political importance.

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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