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Frederick de Wit Art

Dutch, 1630-1706
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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Artist: Frederick de Wit
Magnae Tartariae - Etching by Frederick de Wit - 1680ca

Magnae Tartariae - Etching by Frederick de Wit - 1680ca

By Frederick de Wit

Located in Roma, IT

This double-page etching with contemporary coloring, entitled Magnae Tartariae, was realized by the cartographer Frederick de Wit for the famous Atlas published in Amsterdam in ca. 1...

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1680s Modern Frederick de Wit Art

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Etching

Terra Sancta - Etching by Frederick de Wit - 1680ca

Terra Sancta - Etching by Frederick de Wit - 1680ca

By Frederick de Wit

Located in Roma, IT

This double-page etching with contemporary coloring, entitled Terra Sancta, was realized by the cartographer Frederick de Wit for the famous Atlas published in Amsterdam in ca. 1680....

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1680s Modern Frederick de Wit Art

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England and the British Isles: A Large 17th Century Hand-colored Map by de Wit
England and the British Isles: A Large 17th Century Hand-colored Map by de Wit

England and the British Isles: A Large 17th Century Hand-colored Map by de Wit

By Frederick de Wit

Located in Alamo, CA

This is a large hand-colored 17th century map of England and the British Isles by Frederick de Wit entitled "Accuratissima Angliæ Regni et Walliæ Principatus", published in Amsterdam in 1680. It is a highly detailed map of England, Scotland, the Scottish Isles...

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Late 17th Century Other Art Style Frederick de Wit Art

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Engraving

Scotia Regnum - Etching by Frederick de Wit - 1680ca

Scotia Regnum - Etching by Frederick de Wit - 1680ca

By Frederick de Wit

Located in Roma, IT

This double-page etching with contemporary coloring, entitled Scotia Regnum, was realized by the cartographer Frederick de Wit for the famous Atlas published in Amsterdam in ca. 1680...

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1680s Modern Frederick de Wit Art

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Tabula Indiae Orientalis - Etching by Frederick de Wit - 1680ca

Tabula Indiae Orientalis - Etching by Frederick de Wit - 1680ca

By Frederick de Wit

Located in Roma, IT

This double-page etching with contemporary coloring, entitled Tabula Indiae orientalis, was realized by the cartographer Frederick de Wit for the famous Atlas published in Amsterdam ...

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1680s Modern Frederick de Wit Art

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Tabula Russia Vulgo Moscovia - Etching by Frederick de Wit - 1680ca

Tabula Russia Vulgo Moscovia - Etching by Frederick de Wit - 1680ca

By Frederick de Wit

Located in Roma, IT

This double-page etching with contemporary coloring, entitled Tabula Russia vulgo Moscovia, was realized by the cartographer Frederick de Wit for the famous Atlas published in Amster...

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1680s Modern Frederick de Wit Art

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Accuratissima Galliae Tabula - Etching by Frederick de Wit - 1680ca

Accuratissima Galliae Tabula - Etching by Frederick de Wit - 1680ca

By Frederick de Wit

Located in Roma, IT

This double-page etching with contemporary coloring, entitled Accuratissima Galliae Tabula [...], was realized by the cartographer Frederick de Wit for the famous Atlas published in ...

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1680s Modern Frederick de Wit Art

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L'Isle de France: A Hand-colored 17th Century Map by De Wit
L'Isle de France: A Hand-colored 17th Century Map by De Wit

L'Isle de France: A Hand-colored 17th Century Map by De Wit

By Frederick de Wit

Located in Alamo, CA

This colorful and detailed 17th century hand-colored copperplate map by Frederick De Wit was published in Amsterdam between 1666 and 1760. The map depicts the Île-de-France, which is one of the ancient provinces of France. Paris is located in the center of the map, with Versailles to the southwest The map extends from Rouen in the west to Reims in the east. The area around Paris, the Véxin Français, was the original domain of the king of France. Other areas were ruled by French feudal lords. For example, the Véxin Normand area was the domain of the Duke of Normandy...

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Early 18th Century Old Masters Frederick de Wit Art

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Engraving

Regnum Hungariae - Etching by Frederick de Wit - 1680ca

Regnum Hungariae - Etching by Frederick de Wit - 1680ca

By Frederick de Wit

Located in Roma, IT

This double-page etching with contemporary coloring, entitled Regnum Hungariae, was realized by the cartographer Frederick de Wit for the famous Atlas published in Amsterdam in ca. 1...

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1680s Modern Frederick de Wit Art

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Etching

Turcicum Imperium - Etching by Frederick de Wit - 1680ca

Turcicum Imperium - Etching by Frederick de Wit - 1680ca

By Frederick de Wit

Located in Roma, IT

This double-page etching with contemporary coloring, entitled Turcicum Imperium, was realized by the cartographer Frederick de Wit for the famous Atlas published in Amsterdam in ca. ...

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1680s Modern Frederick de Wit Art

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Etching

Regni Hungariae et Regionum - Etching by Frederick de Wit - 1680ca

Regni Hungariae et Regionum - Etching by Frederick de Wit - 1680ca

By Frederick de Wit

Located in Roma, IT

This triple-page etching with contemporary coloring, entitled Regni Hungariae et Regionum, was realized by the cartographer Frederick de Wit for the famous Atlas published in Amsterd...

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1680s Modern Frederick de Wit Art

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Norvegia Regnum - Etching by Frederick de Wit - 1680ca

Norvegia Regnum - Etching by Frederick de Wit - 1680ca

By Frederick de Wit

Located in Roma, IT

This double-page etching with contemporary coloring, entitled Norvegia Regnum, was realized by the cartographer Frederick de Wit for the famous Atlas published in Amsterdam in ca. 16...

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1680s Modern Frederick de Wit Art

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Dania Regnum - Etching by Frederick de Wit - 1680 ca

Dania Regnum - Etching by Frederick de Wit - 1680 ca

By Frederick de Wit

Located in Roma, IT

This double-page etching with contemporary coloring, entitled Dania Regnum [...], was realized by the cartographer Frederick de Wit for the famous Atlas published in Amsterdam in ca....

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1680s Modern Frederick de Wit Art

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Previously Available Items
Atlas (Frontispiece) - Etching by Frederick de Wit - 1680 ca

Atlas (Frontispiece) - Etching by Frederick de Wit - 1680 ca

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A Hand Colored 17th Century Map of Scandinavia by Frederick de Wit
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Find a wide variety of authentic Frederick de Wit art available for sale on 1stDibs. You can also browse by medium to find art by Frederick de Wit in engraving and more. Much of the original work by this artist or collective was created during the 18th century and earlier and is mostly associated with the Old Masters style. Not every interior allows for large Frederick de Wit art, so small editions measuring 27 inches across are available. Customers who are interested in this artist might also find the work of Johann Baptist Homann, Crispin de Passe II, and Karel Dujardin. Frederick de Wit art prices can differ depending upon medium, time period and other attributes. On 1stDibs, the price for these items starts at $1,175 and tops out at $1,500, while the average work can sell for $1,175.

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