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17th Century Nicolas Visscher Map of Southeastern Europe

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A beautiful, highly detailed map of southeastern Europe by Nicolas Visscher. Includes regions of Northern Italy (showing the cities Bologna, Padua, and Venice), Bohemia, Austria (showing Vienna), Hungary, Poland, Slovenia, Croatia, Bosnia, Yugoslavia, Romania, Bulgaria, and the western coast of the Black Sea. This map is hand colored and features an ornamental title cartouche surrounded by figures and an eagle. The family of Visscher was one of the most distinguished of all seventeenth century cartographical firms, and major figures in the era now considered the Golden Age of Dutch mapmaking. In the late 1600's, a period of great geographical discovery, Amsterdam was the international center of cartography. A number of venerable firms, including those established by Blaeu, Jansson, and Hondius competed for the ever-expanding market for maps and atlases. Despite the intense competition, with maps such as these Nicolas Visscher set standards for exceptional quality that few other firms were able to equal. Boasting advanced geographical information, fine engraving and coloring, and striking decoration, Visscher's maps are fundamental illustrations of the reasons for Dutch supremacy in mapmaking during the 17th century. Size with frame 40.75" wide x 26.25" high Size without frame 32" wide x 17" high.
  • Creator:
    Nicolas Visscher (Maker)
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 26.5 in (67.31 cm)Width: 40.75 in (103.51 cm)Depth: 1 in (2.54 cm)
  • Materials and Techniques:
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  • Date of Manufacture:
    circa 1689
  • Condition:
    Wear consistent with age and use. Good condition for the age. Edges have some losses and tears. Some pin holes and fading.
  • Seller Location:
    Hamilton, CA
  • Reference Number:
    1stDibs: LU1355211784721

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