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Nicolaus Visscher Art

1618-1679
The Visscher family were one of the great cartographic families of the 17th century. Begun by Claes Jansz Visscher (1587-1652) and continued by his son Nicolaes (1618-1679), grandson Nicolaes II (1649-1702) and then by his grandson’s widow, Elizabeth until her death in 1726. The Visschers were prolific publishers, producing individual maps and also atlases made up to their customers’ specifications. They are commonly regarded as second only to the Blaeu family, among Dutch mapmakers, for the high quality of engraving and decoration, and the geographical accuracy of their many maps.
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Two Cavaliers (after Herman Swanevelt)
Two Cavaliers (after Herman Swanevelt)

Two Cavaliers (after Herman Swanevelt)

By Nicolaus Visscher

Located in Middletown, NY

Etching on cream laid paper with a large foolscap watermark, 5 5/8 x 7 7/8 (150 x 200 mm), thread margins. In excellent condition with a light pencil inscription and an inventory num...

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17th Century Old Masters Nicolaus Visscher Art

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Laid Paper, Etching

Belgium and the Netherlands: A Hand-colored 17th Century Map by Visscher
Belgium and the Netherlands: A Hand-colored 17th Century Map by Visscher

Belgium and the Netherlands: A Hand-colored 17th Century Map by Visscher

By Nicolaus Visscher

Located in Alamo, CA

This is an original hand-colored 17th century map of Belgium by Nicolaus (Nicolas) Visscher II entitled "Belgium Foederatum emendate auctum et novissime editum", published in Amsterdam in 1678. The map shows the seven provinces comprising the Belgium federation or the Republic of the Seven United Netherlands or the Dutch Republic as it was also known. The republic was formed when an alliance of seven Dutch provinces in the Spanish Netherlands revolted against rule by Spain in 1579 (the Union of Utrecht) and declared their independence in 1581 (the Act of Abjuration). The seven provinces were Groningen, Frisia, Overijssel, Guelders, Utrecht, Holland and Zeeland. This was a predecessor state to the Netherlands and the first fully independent Dutch nation state. Amsterdam, Delft, Rouen, Utrecht, Brugge, Ghent, and Antwerp are all included on the map. A small inset map in the lower right depicts the course of the Maas River from Maastricht to Wessem. There is a decorative cartouche in the upper left corner and a distance scale cartouche in the lower right corner. The map is presented in an attractive antiqued medium brown-colored wood frame with gold-colored inner and outer trim and a light tan-colored fabric mat. The frame measures 26.63" high by 30" wide by 0.75" deep. There is some darkening of the red areas in the map, presumably related to oxidation of the original iron containing pigment over time. There are also a few scattered spots. The map is otherwise in very good condition. The Visscher family were one of the great cartographic families of the 17th century. Begun by Claes Jansz Visscher...

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Late 17th Century Other Art Style Nicolaus Visscher Art

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Engraving

Southern Holland: An Original 17th C. Hand-colored Visscher Map "Hollandiae"
Southern Holland: An Original 17th C. Hand-colored Visscher Map "Hollandiae"

Southern Holland: An Original 17th C. Hand-colored Visscher Map "Hollandiae"

By Nicolaus Visscher

Located in Alamo, CA

This a beautiful framed hand colored 17th century map of the southern portions of Holland by Nicolaus (Nicolas) Visscher II entitled "Hollandiae pars Meridionalis, vulgo Zuyd-Holland", published in Amsterdam in 1678. The map shows the region between Breda, Heusden, Gornichem, Gouda, Dordrecht, and Willemstad. It includes a decorative cartouche in the lower left corner. The map is presented in an attractive maple colored wood frame with gold trim and a fabric mat. There is a central vertical fold, as issued. There are small areas of discoloration consistent with age. The map is otherwise in very good condition. The Visscher family were one of the great cartographic families of the 17th century. Begun by Claes Jansz Visscher...

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Late 17th Century Other Art Style Nicolaus Visscher Art

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Engraving

Spain and Portugal: A Hand-colored 17th/18th Century Map by Visscher
Spain and Portugal: A Hand-colored 17th/18th Century Map by Visscher

Spain and Portugal: A Hand-colored 17th/18th Century Map by Visscher

By Nicolaus Visscher

Located in Alamo, CA

This is an early 18th century map of Spain and Portugal, with attractive original hand-coloring, entitled "Hispaniae et Portugalliae Regna per Nicolaum Visscher cum Privilegio Ordinum Hollandiae et Westfrisiae" first published by Nicolaes Visscher II (1649-1702) in 1688, and later re-published from Visscher's original copper plate by Peter Schenk, Junior in Amsterdam in 1725. The cartouche in the right lower corner depicts a coat of arms representing one combined kingdom of Spain and Portugal before their break-up. Putti hold up the coat-of-arms of Phillip II on the right and a queen reaches for it on the left. There is a scale cartouche in the lower left corner surmounted by two putti and a wheel. This is an outstanding depiction of the Iberian peninsula, showing Spain and Portugal and Balearic Islands. The map includes portions of North Africa and the Strait of Gibralter. This copperplate engraved map is presented in a cream-colored mat. It is printed on fine chain-linked, laid paper. The mat measures 26.5" high by 30" wide and the sheet measures 21.75" high by 26.375" wide. There is a central fold, as issued. The lower portion of the fold is reinforced on the verso. There is a small paper defect at the lower edge of the fold and another at the edge of the right corner, as well as a few small tears along the lower edge; none affecting the map and all covered by the mat. There are a few small faint spots in the upper margin and on the left. The map is otherwise in very good condition. The Visscher family were one of the great art and cartographic printing families of the 17th century. Begun by Claes Jansz Visscher...

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Late 17th Century Other Art Style Nicolaus Visscher Art

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Engraving

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