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Large Copper Engraved Map of the Coastline of Friesland and Terschelling, c.1670
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Large Copper Engraved Map of the Coastline of Friesland and Terschelling, c.1670

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Original print, not a reproduction.

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Date
1670
Sheet size
20.3 × 23.9 in (51.5 × 60.7 cm)
Condition
Good. Given age. Original middle fold, as issued. Slight paper separation at top and lower middle fold, Backed. Remains of paper from previous Atlas attachment at rear middle fold. Paper edges browned. Light soiling. Original coloring.
Collection
Sea charts
Era
Before 1700, Dutch Golden Age
Stock no.
f_27589542

Antique print, titled: 'Dominii Frisiae Tabula, inter Flevum et Lavicum (…)'

This large copper engraved map details the coastline of Friesland and Terschelling. At east is a part of Groningen. The main cities are colored in red. The very decorative cartouches displays putti and a coat of arms. At the right corner there is an inset with the isles belonging to this province. From: 'Germania Inferiorsive XVII Provinciarum Geographicae Generalis uit et Particulares tabulae.' (Kaert-Boeck van de XVII Nederlandtsche Provincien.), published by Nicolaas Visscher II in Amsterdam. ca. 1670. Exact ed. to be determined. Ref: Koeman III Vis 10 (18).

Artists and Engravers: Publisher: Nicolaes Visscher II. Cartographer: Bernardus Schotanus a Sterringa (1640-1704). Publisher: The Visscher family were art and map dealers in Amsterdam during the 17th century. Funded by C. J. Visscher (1587-1652), the business was continued by his son and grandson both named Nicolas. Nicolas Visscher I was born 1618 in Wenns, Austria. He died 1679 in Linz. After the death of Nicolas II, his widow passed the business to Pieter Schenk.