Bolswaert

Object/Artifact

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Historic Hudson Valley

Name/Title

Bolswaert

Entry/Object ID

L.2004.105

Description

Engraved and watercolored map of Bolswaert, bird's eye view of town: map colored in greens, oranges, blue, yellow and onks; titled "BOLSWAERT" on banner at top of map; in viewer's upper left corner, heraldic shield of two yellow lions on a blue field with drapery decoration; in upper right corner, heraldic shield of black two-headed eagle on yellow field with drapery decoration; bird's eye view of town surrounded my moat; a few fields, gardens and bridges outside the walls of the town; inside the walls are streets, blocks of buildings, gardens, churches, a windmill, and parade grounds; frame contains the following inscription: "Amplissis Prudentissimisq[ue] Viris / D.D. CONSULIBUS / et Senatoribus urbis / BOLSWARDIAE / Tabulem hanc D.D.D. / I. Blaeu;" frame surrounded by cow, poultry, sheep, rake, hay, firkin, churn, flail, cheese and weight; map surrounded by a single black line; plate mark visible; map has been removed from a book (two pages); the town "Bolsverdia" discussed in Latin; on front "$65" in pencil lower right corner.

Made/Created

Artist Information

Artist

Johannes Blaeu

Attribution

Cartographer

Date made

1650 - 1800

Inscription/Signature/Marks

Type

Inscription

Transcription

See description

Dimensions

Dimension Description

Overall

Height

21-3/8 in

Width

34-3/4 in

Dimension Notes

Display Dimensions: 21 3/8 x 34 3/4 in. (54.3 x 88.3 cm)

Material

Paper (laid), ink, Watercolor

Condition

Notes

Remarks: Staining around edges; upper corners missing; 6 tears along left edge; numerous small tears along top edge; 3 small tears along right edge.

Relationships

Related Entries

Notes

L.2004.5 - Map - Similar item

General Notes

Note Type

StorageNote

Note

Home Location: Historic Hudson Valley, Union Church, Storage, Shelf 27C

Note Type

Department

Note

Library