12579 Mattheus Smallegange (1624–1704) – View of the Hof van Zeeland in Middelburg – Netherlands – Engraving (1696)
"t Hof van Zeeland" This work provides a detailed topographical and social study of the courtyard of the provincial government seat in Middelburg, the capital of Zeeland. The engraving was published in Middelburg as part of the Nieuwe Cronyk van Zeeland, a monumental historical and topographical survey of the province. The composition features the prominent Abdij complex in the background, specifically the Gothic tower and administrative buildings, framed by rows of tall, manicured trees. In the foreground, various figures in late 17th-century attire, including a horse-drawn carriage and pedestrians, illustrate the bustling civic life of the era. This plate reflects the high technical standards of Dutch urban portraiture and serves as a primary visual record of the administrative heart of Zeeland during the Golden Age.
Mattheus Smallegange was a Dutch historian, genealogist, and lawyer who dedicated decades to compiling a comprehensive record of the province of Zeeland. His monumental historical survey, published at the end of the 17th century, is considered a primary source for the region's history, documenting noble families, manor houses, and urban geography. He worked closely with skilled engravers to ensure that the visual documentation of the Zeeland landscape and its major cities was accurate and detailed. His work remains a vital reference for the topographical and social history of the Dutch Republic.
Artist or Maker: Mattheus Smallegange.
Dimensions: Approximately 28 cm x 34 cm.
Medium: Engraving.
Date: 1696.
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