17th-Century Map of Aalst, Belgium

Jan Jansson. ALOSTUM VULGO AELST. Amsterdam, [1657]. From Theatrum Urbium Celebriorum totius Belgii Sive Germaniae Inferioris. Double-page copperplate engraving, hand colored, presenting the town at center, surrounded by fields with animals; bright title cartouche at lower left; protected behind glass with black, red, and gilt wooden frame.

Image size 12 7/8 x 16 5/8 in.; frame dimensions 19 3/4 x 24 1/8 in.

From the Collection of Professor Roberto Severino, Washington, D.C.

Paper toned as expected; center fold as published with some apparent separation and repair at fold, several small tears at edges, additional creasing, and minor foxing and grime; damp staining at margins; laid to board, not examined out of frame.