Original 17th-century engraving with a view of Eger (Erla), Hungary: the castle on its hill at the left, the walled city with the cathedral, the bishop's palace and a minaret, and a battle between Ottoman and Western troops in the foreground. Explanatory key below, in Dutch.
Original 17th-century engraving with a view of Eger (Erla), Hungary: the castle on its hill at the left, the walled city with the cathedral, the bishop's palace and a minaret, and a battle between Ottoman and Western troops in the foreground. Explanatory key below, in Dutch.
From the series of views of Austria and Hungary published by Jacobus Peeters in Antwerp about 1683-1692. Signed in the copper "Gasper Bouttats fecit" and "I. Peeters ex. Anv.".
Medium: Copper engraving.
Engraver: Gaspar Bouttats (Antwerp, c. 1640-1695/96).
Date: c. 1683-1692.
Source: Published by Jacobus Peeters (1637-1695), Antwerp.
Dimensions: Plate mark 4.5 x 9.9 in (11.4 x 25.2 cm).
Condition: Good. General age-related toning of the paper.