Antique Map of Germany and Central Europe, ca.1690

Reference
BG-13564
Date
1690
Region
Europe
Category
Antique Map
Sheet size
52.5 x 61.5 cm (20.7 x 24.2 in)
Condition
Good
Availability
Available
Price
EUR 1,100

Antique map titled 'S. Imperium Romano-Germanicum oder Teutschland mit seinen angrantzenden Königreichen und Provincien'. Original antique map of Germany covering the central part of Europe with Germany in the center and the Netherlands in west. With one cartouche containing cherubs and coat of arms. Published by N. Visscher, circa 1690.

The Visscher family were art and map dealers in Amsterdam during the 17th century. Funded by C. J. Visscher (1587-1652), the business was continued by his son and grandson both named Nicolas. Nicolas Visscher I was born 1618 in Wenns, Austria. He died 1679 in Linz. After the death of Nicolas II, his widow passed the business to Pieter Schenk.

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