Plattegrond van Stavoren

About this artwork

collector's mark: Lugt 2228

Art Historical Context

"Plattegrond van Sten" is a finely detailed etching by Jacob van Meurs, prominent Dutch engraver and publisher during the 17th century. Created sometime between 1630 and1680, this work presents a precise ground plan—or plattegrond—of Stavoren, a once-thriving Hanseatic port town in Friesland, Netherlands. Measuring 285 mm high by 365 mm wide, its compact scale belies the intricate rendering of streets, buildings, and fortifications, capturing the town's layout at a pivotal moment in Dutch history. Etching, the chosen medium, was ideal for such topographical views during the Dutch Golden Age, ...

About the Artist

Jacob van Meurs · 1609–1680

Jacob van Meurs (c.1619–1680) was a Dutch engraver and publisher from Amsterdam who specialized in geographical works, travelogues, and historical publications. Born in Arnhem around 1619 and active in Amsterdam from 1651 to 1680, Van Meurs played a crucial role in disseminating knowledge about the wider world during the Dutch Golden Age. His publishing house produced some of the earliest and most...