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Map for the fortification of the castle at Colombo
Paravicini di Capelli, W.B.E.
According to the Leupe catalogue (NA), the original title reads: Plan en Project tot versterking van het Casteel Colombo.
Blueprint of the fortifications designed by PNAvincini di Capelli, consisting of a fortified resistance sector made up of a part of the east-west side and the slave island. and the blocking off of the beach by a new line.
Di Capelli was appointed captain-engineer on Ceylon in 1762, see NA VOC 222.
Notes on reverse: [Printed label] nr. 531; nr. 1 Nader plan project voor Colombo 1787, door Paravicini.
Key: A-X
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