Antique General Map of Friesland by Von Reilly, 1791

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Original engraved map titled Friesland No. 640, published in Vienna in 1791. This sheet is the general overview of the … Read more Original engraved map titled Friesland No. 640, published in Vienna in 1791. This sheet is the general overview of the province of Friesland, showing its three major historic regions: Westergo, Oostergo, and Zevenwolden. Each area is outlined and shaded in original hand color — Westergo in red, Oostergo in yellow, and Zevenwolden in green.

The map covers the entire province, from the Zuiderzee (now IJsselmeer) in the south and west to the Lauwerszee and the Groningen border in the north and east. Major Frisian cities appear prominently, including Leeuwarden (the provincial capital), Harlingen, Franeker, Bolsward, Sneek (Snits), IJlst, Workum, Hindeloopen, and Dokkum. Other towns and villages shown include Makkum, Koudum, Witmarsum, Wommels, Berlikum, Ferwerd, Holwerd, Marrum, Stiens, Grouw (Grou), Akkrum, Joure, Heerenveen, Gorredijk, Beetsterzwaag, and many more. This general sheet provides the broader provincial context for the more detailed district maps in von Reilly’s atlas. Together they form one of the most comprehensive series of Friesland maps published in the late 18th century. The map was issued as part of Franz Joseph Johann von Reilly’s *Schauplatz der fünf Theile der Welt* (“Showplace of the Five Parts of the World”), the first Austrian world atlas project.

Condition report: Very good condition with light general toning. Marginal age marks outside the engraved area. Original hand coloring preserved. Blank verso.
Technique: Engraving with original hand color Maker: Franz Joseph Johann von Reilly, engraved by Ignaz Alberti, Vienna, 1791 See less