The siege of Sluis Ostend had already fallen into Spanish hands. The siege of Sluis (1604) or battle of the Oostburg line was a series of military actions that took... More info
Muiderslot In the 16th century P.C. Hooft (1581-1647), an author, poet and historian took over sheriff and bailiff duties for the area (Het Gooiland) became the owner of the castle.... More info
Mexico Willem Blaeu’s beautiful map of Mexico is based on Hondius’ map of 1606, which itself derives from Ortelius’ 1579 map. Mexico City is situated on a large lake. The... More info
...of Lucca, once a Roman colony, shown in its midst. Taschen on Lucca: Looking almost due north, this view of Lucca is depicted from a vantage point directly above the... More info
Michiel de Ruyter: a general approach by Stoopendaal Adriaenszoon Michiel de Ruyter (Flushing-Vlissingen, March 24, 1607 – Bay of Syracuse, April 29, 1676) was a prosperous merchant in Zeeland.In the... More info
Toledo commented by Braun (on verso): ” Toledo has already been described in the first volume of this atlas. In this plate, in addition to the plan of the city,... More info