Hainault Engraving - Rare Map Of Landrecy (landrecies 59 - North) - 18th Century

RARE original print, engraved with a burin on wood or steel. Made by Lemau de La Jaisse (1679-1745), a famous French engraver, known for his detailed representations of strongholds and military maps in the 18th century. Hand-watercolored, highlighting the finesse and precision of the drawing. Lemau de Jaisse (1679-1745) is a renowned engraver and cartographer, specialized in the representation of plans, views of cities and detailed maps of strongholds and strategic cities of the Kingdom of France. His work is part of a context where the fortification of territories was a major military and political issue, particularly during the reign of Louis XIV and Louis XV. His engravings, highly prized at the time, combine exceptional technical rigor and a refined aesthetic dimension. They were often integrated into military and geographical works, serving both military engineers and officers and strategists of the crown. Lemau de Jaisse particularly distinguished himself in the representation of fortified cities and strategic maritime places, highlighting the defensive systems of the Ancien Régime. His maps detail with precision: - Bastions, ramparts and fortifications according to Vauban's principles. - Military infrastructures (arsenals, barracks, powder magazines, coastal batteries). - Access and communication routes (roads, bridges, ports, channels). His engravings are not only technical documents, they are also enriched with numerous decorative elements, which reinforce their artistic value: Ornate cartouches with elegant inscriptions. Coats of arms and coats of arms of the cities or provinces concerned. Flags, cannons, cannonballs, drums and military trophies, symbolizing the defensive and strategic power of the places represented. The works of Lemau de Jaisse are today major historical testimonies on urban planning and fortification in the 18th century. They remain sought-after collector's items, as much for their geographical precision as for their meticulous aesthetics. Dimensions: Height 28 cm - Width 21.7 cm - Width Baguette: 1 cm, Condition: PERFECT CONDITION, Period: 18th (Circa 1736) - LOUIS XV, Frame: CURRENT - Bevel in old gold paper - Marie-Louise in ecru wild silk - Aged gold fillet - Wooden baguette with patinated water gilding. The engravings of Lemau de Jaisse are both precious historical documents and true objects of decorative art. They bear witness to the strategic importance of strongholds in the 18th century, while illustrating the expertise of the cartographer-engravers of the time, combining topographical precision, attention to detail and refined aesthetics.