Carte chorographique des Pays-Bas Autrichiens [Sheet 07]
Description
Printed map. This map section contains the cartouche for the entire compiled map of 25 sheets. It consists of the map title and a dedication to their imperial and royal majesties by the Count de Ferraris. It is surrounded by multiple cherubs holding the coat-of-arms of several cities of the Austrian Netherlands. Three visual scales are present [270 mm = 12,000 Toises or 6 Lieues communes de France]. Surrounding the scales are cherubs employed in various occupations. Inset map: "Plan topograhique de la ville de Bruxelles et de ses environs. Gravee par L.A. Dupuis." A Robert Clifford ownership label is affixed to the verso. Acquired by McMaster University in 1969 as part of the Lord Cholmondeley collection.