Sluis

Famous C16th view of of the old town of Sluis, Netherlands from the most famous of all series of town views. The town received city rights in 1290 and in 1340 the Battle of Sluys was fought nearby at sea during the Hundred Years’ War.  During the Eighty Years’ War in 1587 the town was captured by Spanish troops under the Duke of Parma and was retaken in 1604 by a Dutch and English force under Maurice of Nassau.  Latin text on verso

Description from Civitates orbis terrarium;
Sluis is a beautiful town in German-speaking Flanders and was once a wealthy town, since in former times a port brought the town the great prosperity and attracted merchants from the Hansa. In the year 1468 alone, shortly before Christmas, 150 merchant ships arrived in this harbour at the same time.

Collections:
National Library of Australia (facsimile copy)

From, George Braun and Frans Hogenberg, Civitates orbis terrarium

References:  Fussell, Civitates Orbis Terrarum, p.231, ill. p.232