Genuine Antique Map
1650 circa
Maker: Blaeu
Antique map of Lingen, Germany, published by Blaeu c. 1650. Text on verso in Latin. Depicts the Siege of Lingen (1597). The siege of Lingen took place during the Eighty Years' War and the Anglo–Spanish War. It was conducted by a Dutch and English army led by Maurice of Orange. Frederik van den Bergh defended Lingen for Philip II of Spain which was besieged from 25 October 1597. Van den Bergh surrendered on 12 November 1597 after a siege of more than two weeks. Hand-colored (possibly later). Very good condition with some minor spots and stains. Measures approx. 14.75 x 19.25 inches to the neatline.
Genuine Antique Map from 1650 circa
Item Number: CSMT422

