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Map of Brussels, consisting of six parts
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Map of Brussels, consisting of six parts

anonymous · 1640 · etching; engraving; paper

From the collection of Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam. Free to download, adapt and use — no permission needed.

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Plan of Brussels with buildings in bird's-eye perspective, consisting of six parts. In a bar above the plan the title. In the lower right a cartouche with the dedication by Martinus de Tailly to Philip IV, King of Spain. Above the cartouche the coat of arms of the King of Spain. At the foot of the cartouche the coat of arms of Martinus de Tailly. On the left side of the cartouche a putto with the attributes of Minerva and on the right side a putto with the attributes of Mercury. In the upper right a cartouche with legend 1-82. In the upper left a cartouche containing seven family coats of arms, from left to right the coats of arms of the families Sleeus, Serhuyghs, Steenweeghs, Coudenberg, Serroelofs, Sweerts and Roodenbeke. These are the seven families of Brussels destined to lead the city with wisdom, defend it with strength and make it more attractive and prosperous. In the lower left a cartouche containing a view of the Cathedral of Saint Michael and Saint Gudula.

Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam’s own description
Credit linePlattegrond van Brussel, bestaande uit zes delen. 1640. anonymous. Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam. Public domain.

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