Brilium, Holandiae opp. ob Intestinum Batavicum Bellum
The fortified city of Brielle during the Eighty Years’ War.
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Description
Revolt in the Seventeen Provinces began in earnest in the early 1570s, with largely Protestant forces rebelling against the oppressive occupation of Hapsburg Spain. One of the first victories for these ‘Sea Beggars’ was the capture of the fortified city of Brielle in South Holland, situated at the mouth of the New Maas River.
The municipality can be seen here just a few years later in this wonderful bird’s eye view published by Braun & Hogenberg in 1577. The geographic situation, urban composition, and surrounding countryside are all shown in great detail and with attractive hand color.
Sixteen separate locations are identified and numbered in the accompanying legend, while the title cartouche refers to the city as the starting point for the civil war in Batavia (1572). Fishing vessels and warships can be seen in the lower corners, emblematic of the primary contemporary pursuits of the Dutch.
Map Details
Publication Date: 1577
Author: Braun & Hogenberg
Sheet Width (in): 21.10
Sheet Height (in): 15.3
Condition: B
Condition Description: Heavy wear visible along the outer margins, including toned paper and countless small tears and creases. Lightly creased along vertical centerfold and a few small spots in the image. Remains in good to very good condition overall, with attractive hand color.
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