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Germany West of the Rhine: A Hand-colored 18th Century Map by de Wit
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This original 18th century hand-colored map of the county of Moers, Germany entitled "Illustrissimo Celsissmo Principi GUILIELMO HENRICO D.G. Arausionum Principi Domino suo Clementissimo Hanc COMITATUS MEURSENSIS et Annexarum Dinastiarum" by Frederick de Wit was published in Amsterdam by Covens & Mortier in 1721. It depicts Moers, Germany on the west bank of the Rhine River. The colorful title cartouche in the lower left quadrant includes a Coat of Arms along with a Lion and an Eagle at the top and is flanked by a man on the left and a woman on the right.
This attractive mat is presented in a cream-colored mat, measuring 30" wide and 27.5" high. There is slight discoloration in the right upper and lower corners and left lower margin, as well as faint discoloration in the left map periphery. The map is otherwise in excellent condition.
Frederick de Wit (circa 1630-1706) moved to Amsterdam from Gouda in 1646. He learned cartography from the famous Dutch cartographer, Willem Blaeu. De Wit opened his own map and printing business in 1654. His success gradually expanded his business and by the 1670s he was publishing atlases.
- Creator:Frederick de Wit (Artist)
- Dimensions:Height: 27.5 in (69.85 cm)Width: 30 in (76.2 cm)Depth: 0.13 in (3.31 mm)
- Materials and Techniques:Paper,Engraved
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- Date of Manufacture:1721
- Condition:Wear consistent with age and use.
- Seller Location:Alamo, CA
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Frederick de Wit
Frederick De Wit (1629-1706) was an engraver, cartographer and map dealer who ran a prominent and productive printing business in Amsterdam, founded in 1654 and initially called The Three Crabs and later The White Chart. He published his first atlas in 1662. In 1695 he purchased a large collection of the plates of the prestigious Blaeu publishing business. After his death in 1706, his wife Maria continued in the business for four years before selling it at the auction. A majority of the plates were purchased by Pieter Mortier. His thriving and growing business eventually became Covens & Mortier, one of the largest and most successful cartography and printing businesses of the eighteenth century.
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