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17th Century Hand Colored Map of the Liege Region in Belgium by Visscher

Name: 17th Century Hand Colored Map of the Liege Region in Belgium by Visscher
Brand: Nicolaes Visscher II
Price: 1175 USD
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An original 17th century map entitled "Leodiensis Episcopatus in omnes Subjacentes Provincias distincté divisusVisscher, Leodiensis Episcopatus" by Nicolaes Visscher II, published in Amsterdam in 1688. The map is centered on Liege, Belgium, includes the area between Antwerp, Turnhout, Roermond, Cologne, Trier and Dinant. This attractive map is presented in a cream-colored mat measuring 30" wide x 27.5" high. There is a central fold, as issued. There is minimal spotting in the upper margin and a tiny spot in the right lower margin, which are under the mat. The map is otherwise in excellent condition. 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.

Details

Creator
Nicolaes Visscher II (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
EngravedPaper
Place of Origin
Netherlands
Period
Late 17th Century
Date of Manufacture
1688
Condition
Wear consistent with age and use.
Seller Location
Alamo, CA
Reference Number
Seller: # 16121stDibs: LU5206220483052
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