| Method | Copper engraved |
| Artist | Leers, Reinier after Vianen, Jan Van |
| Published | [c. 1704] |
| Dimensions | Each sheet 635 x 890 mm |
| Notes |
A large uncommon and separately published plan of the Battle of Blenheim, on a scale of 1.4 inches to 700 geometric paces. The map depicts the positions and movements of the troops, printed on two sheets. A large decorative cartouche in the upper left in which Mars frees himself from chains and a portrait of the Duke of Marlborough. In the top right there is a cartouche with a list of the Allied Armies and a dedication to Queen Anne decorated with allegorical figures of victory, father time, the Dutch lion and the British Unicorn. Reinier Leers (1654—1714) was a Dutch publisher and bookseller. Jan van Vianen (1660 - 1726) was a Dutch engraver, painter and draftsman working in Haarlem, Amsterdam and Utrecht. Vianen specialized in historical and topographical subjects. In 1703 he became a member of the Guild of St Luke, near the city of Haarlem. Condition: Excellent impression. Dirt build-up to margins, worm holes in lower section of top and bottom sheets, glue reside to lower left of top sheet, and vertical crease through both sheets. |
| Framing | framed |
| Price | £1,800.00 |
| Stock ID | 39357 |